Surf Forecasts:
Black Beach / Cahuita surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Beach / Cahuita this week:
The surf forecast for Black Beach / Cahuita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Black Beach / Cahuita in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Beach / Cahuita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, good on ya for checkin' in. Let's have a look at what's shaking over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: Black Beach / Cahuita is a consistent spot, but this forecast is a bit of a head-scratcher at first. For the first week or so, we've got a solid, moderate swell pumping in, but it's just too much for this break. The water temp is sitting at a pretty typical 84° for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday, July 23rd. That morning, the swell drops to 6ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the SW at 6 mph. That's clean, that's the best we're gonna see for a while. The energy is moderate (519), and the waves should have some shape. It's a beginner spot, so a bit of a heads up: this is probably the best of a tricky bunch.
Sadly, after that, it's a slow fade. The swell drops off through the 24th and 25th, and by the 25th it's down to 4ft with onshore junk, just poor conditions.
The next flicker of hope comes on Sunday, July 26th. The morning looks glassy – zero wind – with a 5ft ENE swell. That's a clean, easy option for a paddle. After that, we're into a string of marginal days with small, weak swell and cross-onshore winds. It's not great.
The second week is a real snooze, to be honest. A few glassy mornings pop up around the 29th and 30th with 4ft to 5ft of clean, small surf, but the afternoons get messy. It's just a waiting game.
So, the standout? Lock in Thursday, July 23rd morning for your best shot. After that, keep an eye on the Sunday, July 26th morning for a clean, if smaller, session. It's not a classic run, but there are a few windows for a good surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 127mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
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 kJ | 873 | 918 | 1088 | 1088 | 970 | 1063 | 831 | 696 | 873 | 890 | 733 | 794 | 831 | 804 | 782 | 881 | 688 | 632 | 798 | 883 | 565 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:57PM0.28m | 2:48AM0.46m | 4:40PM0.33m | 3:47AM0.41m | 5:20PM0.38m | 4:47AM0.36m | 5:59PM0.41m | 5:49AM0.30m | 6:37PM0.43m | 6:56AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.44m | 8:12AM0.20m | 7:49PM0.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM0.23m | 10:24AM0.06m | 10:07PM0.23m | 11:00AM0.09m | 11:36PM0.20m | 11:30AM0.12m | 00:48AM0.17m | 11:55AM0.14m | 1:52AM0.14m | 12:11PM0.15m | 2:51AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.16m | 3:49AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | 7 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 59 | 25 | 6 | 10 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 873 | 918 | 1088 | 1088 | 970 | 1063 | 831 | 696 | 873 | 890 | 733 | 794 | 831 | 804 | 782 | 881 | 688 | 632 | 798 | 883 | 565 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 85 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 5 | 26 | 69 | 14 | 26 | 150 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
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