Surf Forecasts:
The Cape surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,506 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cape this week:
The surf forecast for The Cape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cape in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 17 | W 16 | WNW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 847 | 523 | 220 | 111 | 122 | 82 | 80 | 620 | 694 | 791 | 660 | 800 | 1058 | 1084 | 562 | 506 | 541 | 588 | 585 | 874 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:26AM3.03m | 12:47PM3.19m | 1:10AM3.04m | 1:16PM3.33m | 1:54AM3.00m | 1:47PM3.41m | 2:40AM2.91m | 2:22PM3.45m | 3:29AM2.77m | 3:01PM3.41m | 4:25AM2.60m | 3:45PM3.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:24PM0.93m | 6:35AM0.77m | 7:02PM0.68m | 7:07AM0.85m | 7:41PM0.48m | 7:40AM0.98m | 8:23PM0.35m | 8:15AM1.13m | 9:08PM0.31m | 8:53AM1.31m | 9:57PM0.36m | 9:35AM1.49m | 10:55PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | W 12 | W 16 | WNW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 44 | 523 | 220 | 51 | 93 | 9 | 77 | 620 | 694 | 791 | 660 | 800 | 1058 | 1084 | 562 | 506 | 541 | 588 | 103 | 874 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | S 6 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 67 | 91 | 118 | 111 | 106 | 82 | 80 | 70 | 61 | 186 | 124 | 411 | 29 | 110 | 193 | 201 | 124 | 181 | 83 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | WSW 20 | WSW 12 | — | SW 11 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 16 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 88 | 21 | 73 | 37 | 115 | 37 | 95 | 206 | 202 | 80 | 11 | 38 | 14 | — | 5 | 81 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 8 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | 847 | — | — | 70 | 122 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | 111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 585 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1181 | 10 | 0 | 110 | 10 | 54 | 97 | 10 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 84 | 904 | 55 | 10 | 1082 | 10 | 10 | 109 | 10 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Cape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Cape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cape surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Cape) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Cape may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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