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The Cape surfForecast / Washington / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Cape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cape sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 25th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 26th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cape over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 16 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 19 | W 16 | |
365 | 153 | 288 | 177 | 383 | 439 | 410 | 242 | 684 | 690 | 475 | 1158 | 1921 | 4634 | 3724 | 2426 | 1299 | 528 | 356 | 1357 | 2344 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:50PM2.76m | 4:56AM3.01m | 6:49PM2.79m | 6:07AM2.74m | 7:45PM2.85m | 7:27AM2.53m | 8:34PM2.93m | 8:48AM2.42m | 9:18PM3.00m | 10:02AM2.40m | 9:57PM3.07m | 11:04AM2.44m | 10:32PM3.12m | 11:55AM2.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM1.64m | 11:56AM0.51m | 00:28AM1.61m | 12:53PM0.75m | 1:50AM1.48m | 1:49PM0.98m | 3:02AM1.27m | 2:42PM1.18m | 4:01AM1.04m | 3:32PM1.34m | 4:49AM0.83m | 4:19PM1.47m | 5:30AM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 |
 | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:01 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | W 14 | WNW 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 19 | W 16 |
 kJ | 365 | 140 | 288 | 163 | 383 | 107 | 106 | 147 | 684 | 690 | 475 | 1158 | 1921 | 4634 | 3724 | 2426 | 1299 | 528 | 356 | 1357 | 2344 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | W 20 | W 18 | W 16 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 57 | 153 | 112 | 112 | 204 | 7 | 56 | 242 | 46 | 122 | 124 | 167 | 77 | 137 | 167 | 165 | 119 | 110 | 143 | 102 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | — | — | S 12 | W 20 | W 23 | W 9 | SW 16 | — | SW 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | W 24 | W 22 | — | — |
| kJ | 95 | 96 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 11 | 79 | 121 | — | 15 | — | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | 11 | 238 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 177 | — | 439 | 410 | 144 | — | — | — | 117 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 313 | 539 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 825 | 84 | 98 | 98 | 10 | 86 | 615 | 84 | 105 | 105 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1583 | 904 | 84 | 1070 | 904 | 86 | 1181 |
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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.
The Cape is 65 km (40 miles) from Aberdeen. If you plan a vacation in Washington State, look for hotels and other accommodation in Aberdeen. Aberdeen has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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