Cabarita - surf spot statistics

Cabarita, Australia, offers surfable waves year-round, but the best conditions typically occur from May to August when ground swell percentages increase, averaging 26-30%, while wind swell remains dominant but less pronounced compared to other months. During this period, mean swell sizes hover around 1.5-1.6m, providing consistent rideable waves, though not massive. Wind conditions improve noticeably in these months, with good wind days peaking at 33-36% in May, June, and July, making offshore winds more frequent. However, even in winter, bad winds still prevail around 64-67%, so it’s not flawless. The earlier months, like April and September, offer a balance with decent ground swell (20-21%) and moderate wind conditions (24-26% good winds), though swell size drops slightly to 1.4-1.6m. Summer months (December-February) are the least favorable, with ground swell dipping to 12-17% and wind swell dominating at 83-88%. Wind conditions worsen, with bad winds exceeding 80%, making clean waves rare. Overall, Cabarita is best surfed in winter (May-August) when ground swells are stronger and winds are more favorable, though surfers should expect variable conditions. Spring (September-October) and autumn (March-April) provide intermediate options, while summer delivers smaller, wind-affected waves.

August at Cabarita offers fairly consistent surf with an average swell height of 1.4m and a decent period of 9.3s, producing clean, well-spaced waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the SSE, SE, and E, with the highest frequency of rideable waves (1-2.5m) coming from these directions, particularly SSE (10.27% at 1-1.5m). Winds are favorable for surfing 31% of the time, mostly light to moderate (10-20kph) and predominantly from the N to SE range, though stronger southerlies can occasionally create choppy conditions. Expect the best sessions when winds are offshore (NW-W) or light cross-shore (E-ENE), with SSE swells providing the most consistent quality. While larger days (2-2.5m) are less frequent, they do occur, mainly from the S-SSE. Overall, it’s a reliable month for intermediate to advanced surfers, with the most ideal conditions occurring when a mid-period SSE swell meets light W or NW winds.