Surf Forecasts:
Palo Buque surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,265 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palo Buque this week:
The surf forecast for Palo Buque over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palo Buque in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 8AM. 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 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palo Buque over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
310 | 594 | 1096 | 864 | 962 | 1232 | 1039 | 984 | 666 | 618 | 488 | 488 | 392 | 451 | 573 | 499 | 319 | 198 | 150 | 170 | 245 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:32PM0.77m | 5:50AM0.92m | 5:32PM0.73m | 6:36AM1.04m | 6:34PM0.69m | 7:23AM1.15m | 7:34PM0.67m | 8:13AM1.24m | 8:33PM0.65m | 9:04AM1.30m | 9:30PM0.65m | 9:56AM1.33m | 10:27PM0.65m | 10:49AM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.13m | 12:07PM0.31m | 11:45PM0.10m | 1:11PM0.23m | 00:31AM0.07m | 2:10PM0.14m | 1:19AM0.05m | 3:06PM0.07m | 2:10AM0.03m | 4:01PM0.01m | 3:03AM0.02m | 4:55PM-0.01m | 3:56AM0.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | 6:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
310 | 310 | 1096 | 864 | 962 | 1232 | 1039 | 984 | 666 | 618 | 488 | 488 | 392 | 451 | 573 | 499 | 315 | 198 | 150 | 170 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 5 | W 11 | SW 6 | W 22 | SW 8 | SW 26 | SW 24 | WSW 15 | SW 22 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
206 | 594 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 48 | 105 | 198 | 71 | 372 | 133 | 455 | 78 | 319 | 91 | 127 | 167 | 245 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NW 11 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 21 | NW 14 | SW 24 | WSW 14 | SW 21 | WSW 12 | SW 20 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 8 |
183 | 5 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 27 | 18 | 8 | 141 | 74 | 224 | 111 | 186 | 40 | 154 | 63 | 32 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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Information about the Palo Buque Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Palo Buque provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palo Buque can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palo Buque 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 (Palo Buque) 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 Palo Buque 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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