Surf Forecasts:
Bocabarranco surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bocabarranco this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bocabarranco in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bocabarranco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this 16-day stretch for Bocabarranco is a tough one. We’ve got a long, frustrating gap of poor conditions right through until the second week of September. The winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, the wave quality is consistently rated as poor, and there’s not a single session that gets a solid recommendation until we look way down the line.
The real story here is the wait. From this Saturday, 29 August, all the way through to Tuesday, 8 September, it’s a write-off: choppy, messy, and not worth paddling out for. The swell is there, but it’s being bulldozed by moderate breezes. On Sunday, 6 September, the swell drops to around 5ft from the NNE with a short 7-second period, and the combined swell energy is weak at 191 – just not enough push.
Now, if you’re patient, there is one standout window that looks seriously promising. On Wednesday morning, 9 September, things finally come together. The swell builds to a solid 8ft from the NNE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined swell energy hits 960 – that’s strong, solid energy. The wind goes glassy, which is a massive positive, meaning clean, smooth faces. But there’s a catch: at 8ft, this is only for experienced surfers. Beginners, stay out of the water that morning. The swell direction (NNE) is also a good match for this exposed break, which loves a NNW to NNW swell. This is your best shot, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
The afternoon of that same day stays big at 8ft (combined energy 1067), but the wind shifts to a cross-on from the ENE. Still rideable for the crew with skills, but not as perfect as the morning glass-off.
After that, the rest of the run into the second week – Thursday 10 through Sunday 13 September – fades again into poor or marginal conditions. The swell drops back to 4ft to 7ft, winds are cross-on or onshore, and the energy dips below 600. Nothing worth getting excited about.
Water temp is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a little bonus for the skin.
Right now, it’s a waiting game. The only real session is that Wednesday morning glass-off. Set the alarm and hope the forecast holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 460 | 452 | 612 | 221 | 131 | 126 | 206 | 186 | 223 | 251 | 310 | 439 | 579 | 608 | 583 | 383 | 303 | 273 | 234 | 234 | 259 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:56PM2.23m | 3:16AM2.06m | 3:28PM2.22m | 3:48AM2.05m | 4:01PM2.15m | 4:23AM2.00m | 4:38PM2.03m | 5:02AM1.90m | 5:21PM1.87m | 5:48AM1.77m | 6:16PM1.69m | 6:50AM1.64m | 7:34PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.04m | 9:14AM0.11m | 9:39PM0.05m | 9:47AM0.14m | 10:11PM0.11m | 10:23AM0.21m | 10:48PM0.22m | 11:05AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.37m | 11:55AM0.45m | 00:24AM0.53m | 1:06PM0.59m | 1:43AM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SW 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 460 | 452 | 4 | 221 | 110 | 68 | 10 | 52 | 28 | 83 | 80 | 71 | 41 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 11 | S 18 | SSW 17 | N 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | N 15 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 6 | 28 | 10 | 46 | 20 | 40 | 98 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 18 | 40 | 35 | 17 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 12 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | N 10 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 11 | 26 | 8 | 28 | 30 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 169 | 189 | 612 | 147 | 131 | 126 | 206 | 186 | 223 | 251 | 310 | 439 | 579 | 608 | 583 | 383 | 303 | 273 | 234 | 234 | 259 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 105 | 105 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 98 | 44 | 43 | 44 |
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The above surf forecast table for Bocabarranco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bocabarranco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bocabarranco 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 (Bocabarranco) 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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