
Surf Forecasts:
The Cape surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,618 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cape over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | WNW 13 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
504 | 483 | 1618 | 862 | 653 | 424 | 294 | 189 | 525 | 484 | 546 | 275 | 221 | 256 | 204 | 89 | 181 | 284 | 188 | 232 | 270 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:29AM2.83m | 10:34PM2.66m | 10:57AM3.02m | 11:25PM2.77m | 11:27AM3.22m | 00:13AM2.87m | 11:59AM3.39m | 1:00AM2.92m | 12:34PM3.52m | 1:48AM2.93m | 1:12PM3.59m | 2:37AM2.88m | 1:54PM3.59m | 3:29AM2.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM1.23m | 4:37AM1.03m | 5:20PM0.90m | 5:15AM1.05m | 5:59PM0.58m | 5:53AM1.11m | 6:40PM0.30m | 6:31AM1.18m | 7:22PM0.10m | 7:11AM1.27m | 8:06PM0.00m | 7:53AM1.38m | 8:54PM0.01m | ||||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WNW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
504 | 431 | 1316 | 862 | 653 | 424 | 294 | 189 | 525 | 484 | 546 | 275 | 221 | 256 | 204 | 47 | 36 | 284 | 84 | 232 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 18 | WSW 9 | W 15 | SSW 6 | W 14 | WNW 7 | SW 17 |
178 | 125 | 48 | 52 | 53 | 148 | 93 | 91 | 65 | 80 | 106 | 27 | 53 | 56 | 55 | 50 | 165 | 31 | 187 | 48 | 270 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 7 |
18 | 16 | 41 | 54 | 50 | 51 | 28 | 28 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 33 | 13 | 18 | 28 | 89 | 181 | 26 | 188 | 232 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | 483 | 1618 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 84 | 84 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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