The Cape Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.44° N 124.34° W

The Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cape sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.6° 

The Cape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Cape surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 290 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cape in the next 16 days are 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cape over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
WSW
17
0.6
WSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
67
142
152
155
249
142
193
179
125
124
122
121
109
104
103
103
167
133
150
192
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
20
NW
10
N
5
W
20
NW
5
N
15
S
15
SSW
10
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
S
15
WNW
10
N
10
W
15
NW
10
NNW
5
W
10
NW
10
N
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:15AM2.28m
9:39PM2.84m
11:50AM2.41m
10:33PM2.95m
12:19PM2.55m
11:20PM3.05m
12:46PM2.70m
00:02AM3.13m
1:12PM2.84m
00:42AM3.16m
1:37PM2.98m
1:22AM3.13m
2:03PM3.10m
2:03AM3.06m
Low Tide
3:38PM1.91m
5:02AM0.75m
4:39PM1.79m
5:41AM0.63m
5:26PM1.64m
6:15AM0.53m
6:08PM1.47m
6:46AM0.49m
6:47PM1.28m
7:15AM0.50m
7:25PM1.10m
7:45AM0.57m
8:04PM0.94m
cloud
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6:22
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6:31
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8:15
8:13
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
18
16
13
17
18
13
16
14
17
12
13
15
15
16
13
15
14
13
14
14
11
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Information about the The Cape Surf forecast

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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