Boca del Rio Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.16° S 70.69° W

Boca del Rio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Boca del Rio sea temperature is
18.0° C
0.5° 

Boca del Rio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Boca del Rio surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,569 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boca del Rio this week:

The surf forecast for Boca del Rio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boca del Rio in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boca del Rio over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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1
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2
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.2
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
866
700
636
631
722
954
854
1021
996
816
617
378
303
373
483
422
300
451
536
594
411
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
E
10
S
10
S
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
SE
5
S
5
SSW
5
S
5
SSE
10
S
10
S
5
E
10
SSE
10
S
5
SSE
15
SW
10
S
5
E
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
7:20PM0.58m
7:51AM1.26m
8:16PM0.61m
8:41AM1.29m
9:09PM0.66m
9:28AM1.28m
10:01PM0.70m
10:14AM1.22m
10:54PM0.74m
11:00AM1.12m
11:47PM0.77m
11:44AM0.99m
00:43AM0.80m
12:30PM0.86m
Low Tide
00:53AM0.01m
2:48PM-0.00m
1:48AM-0.01m
3:35PM-0.04m
2:42AM-0.01m
4:20PM-0.05m
3:35AM0.03m
5:03PM-0.04m
4:30AM0.10m
5:45PM-0.01m
5:28AM0.18m
6:26PM0.04m
6:31AM0.26m
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6:13
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6:13
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5:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
17
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18
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18
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Information about the Boca del Rio Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Boca del Rio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boca del Rio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boca del Rio 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 (Boca del Rio) 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 Boca del Rio 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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