Surf Forecasts:
Caramucho surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caramucho this week:
The surf forecast for Caramucho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caramucho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1220 | 919 | 618 | 529 | 596 | 751 | 1532 | 1437 | 1520 | 1765 | 1776 | 1271 | 947 | 905 | 757 | 689 | 607 | 325 | 736 | 637 | 572 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:41PM0.84m | 5:08AM0.82m | 4:38PM0.79m | 5:53AM0.94m | 5:39PM0.74m | 6:39AM1.06m | 6:40PM0.71m | 7:27AM1.17m | 7:41PM0.69m | 8:17AM1.26m | 8:39PM0.67m | 9:08AM1.32m | 9:36PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:45AM0.41m | 10:29PM0.15m | 11:01AM0.38m | 11:08PM0.13m | 12:11PM0.31m | 11:50PM0.11m | 1:15PM0.22m | 00:36AM0.08m | 2:14PM0.13m | 1:25AM0.06m | 3:10PM0.06m | 2:16AM0.03m | 4:05PM0.01m | 3:08AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1220 | 919 | 618 | 529 | 459 | 751 | 1532 | 1437 | 1520 | 1765 | 1776 | 1271 | 947 | 905 | 757 | 689 | 607 | 325 | 736 | 637 | 572 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 26 | SW 24 | WSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 6 | 37 | 192 | 229 | 596 | 405 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 60 | 84 | 75 | 105 | 273 | 120 | 548 | 234 | 537 | 236 | 442 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | — | W 10 | SW 26 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 23 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | 22 | — | 8 | 26 | 31 | 50 | 262 | 102 | 178 | 113 | 82 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 127 | 127 | 53 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Caramucho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caramucho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caramucho 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 (Caramucho) 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).
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