The Cape Surf Break

Lat Long: 47.44° N 124.34° W

The Cape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Cape sea temperature is
12.5°C
0.5° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, W swell with 1,676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period with W 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 (Oct 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 11th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 18th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
W
19
1.2
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19
1.1
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18
1.1
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16
1.2
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1.1
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14
1.2
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14
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14
0.7
SW
18
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13
0.8
SW
16
1.4
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SW
16
1.1
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10
0.7
SW
15
1.1
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11
1.3
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10
1.3
WSW
10
1.1
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15
2.1
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14
2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
369
1059
733
604
706
494
585
377
307
355
357
361
361
234
209
282
374
349
541
1579
1507
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
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WNW
5
E
5
SSE
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WSW
5
SE
15
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SSE
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NNE
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NNW
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ENE
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SW
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:07PM3.35m
2:04AM2.90m
1:37PM3.33m
2:45AM2.79m
2:08PM3.26m
3:27AM2.66m
2:41PM3.15m
4:12AM2.52m
3:15PM3.02m
5:04AM2.38m
3:54PM2.87m
6:08AM2.29m
4:41PM2.71m
Low Tide
7:44PM0.37m
7:37AM1.22m
8:21PM0.36m
8:09AM1.37m
8:59PM0.43m
8:42AM1.51m
9:39PM0.56m
9:16AM1.65m
10:23PM0.71m
9:53AM1.78m
11:14PM0.86m
10:42AM1.89m
00:14AM0.98m
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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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