Today's Surf Conditions at Cables
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (April - August)
Cables really starts to sing in April as the Southern Ocean storm track ramps up and the mean period climbs from 11.8s in February to 12.7s. Average surf size builds from 2.0m (6.5ft) in April to 2.7m (9ft) by July and August, with the bulk of the swell arriving from the south/southwest window. During this stretch, the percentage of ideal offshore wind (ENE-E-ESE-SE) peaks at 44-48%, especially in April and May, because autumn and winter high pressure systems drift far enough north to park an easterly flow over southwest Australia. When the combination locks in, Cables offers powerful, long-period lefthanders with real depth and push.
Detailed Surf Information for Cables
Detailed Surf Forecast
Access our detailed 8-day swell and wind forecast charts for Cables with tidal graphs, period ranges, and daily forecast text summaries.
Swell & Wind Statistics
Explore historical swell consistency, wave heights, and offshore wind windows month-by-month, compiled from over 40 years of data.
Historical Surf Report
Browse the historical database archives to view past wave reports and understand spot climatology during specific years and months.
