West Cape surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 5,162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for West Cape this week:
The surf forecast for West Cape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at West Cape in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for West Cape over the next 16 days.
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