The Cape surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 PDT
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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
12.3° 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 24th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 25th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 26th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
1
2
2
5
1
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
W
13
2.1
W
12
3
W
12
4
W
14
3.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
2.5
W
10
2.2
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
W
18
1.9
W
16
2.1
W
16
2.1
W
14
1.7
W
14
1.6
W
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.2
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
446
242
953
690
546
1166
2610
6699
4013
1912
1275
792
385
1285
1904
2203
1858
1065
878
793
397
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
NNW
10
W
10
WSW
20
SE
15
SSW
20
S
10
ESE
15
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
11:07PM3.16m
12:40PM2.57m
11:41PM3.19m
1:21PM2.61m
Low Tide
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
5:02PM1.56m
6:08AM0.51m
5:43PM1.61m
6:44AM0.41m
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:55
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:04
1
7
2
2
Temp °C
12
11
12
13
12
11
12
11
13
13
12
12
13
10
12
12
11
11
11
10
11
7
6
10
11
10
3
7
8
9
9
10
9
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
4
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
1.3
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
W
13
2.1
W
12
3
W
12
4
W
14
3.5
W
13
2.5
W
12
2.5
W
10
2.2
WNW
9
0.7
W
10
1.4
W
18
1.9
W
16
2.1
W
16
2.1
W
14
1.7
W
14
1.6
W
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.2
W
12
Energy kJ
106
164
953
690
546
1166
2610
6699
4013
1912
1275
792
96
1285
1904
2203
1858
1065
878
793
397
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
18
0.7
W
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
W
17
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
W
22
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
56
242
119
122
124
167
280
50
163
167
119
112
236
232
260
72
52
50
49
29
80
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.2
W
24
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
25
Energy kJ
81
18
15
78
50
43
113
103
72
10
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
8
1.3
NW
7
0.5
S
3
1.4
SSW
6
0.9
S
6
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
6
1.1
NW
6
1
WNW
6
Energy kJ
446
167
4
155
59
385
305
53
91
83
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
5
4
7
3
1
5
3
3
2
4
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
631
84
132
98
61
62
84
0
58
570
10
84
904
58
98
1498
189
1082
1182
198
634
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
4
8
4
3
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
9
9
7
4
4
2
5
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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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