
Surf Forecasts:
Bolina surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 19 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, WNW swell with 13,691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 19 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bolina this week:
The surf forecast for Bolina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bolina in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 10s period and expected on Friday (Nov 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 19th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolina over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
272 | 161 | 128 | 197 | 250 | 603 | 556 | 867 | 1469 | 723 | 1806 | 7370 | 9990 | 12789 | 8590 | 7130 | 4980 | 4314 | 3395 | 2094 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on |
High Tide | 5:28PM2.65m | 5:43AM2.82m | 6:20PM2.54m | 6:39AM2.72m | 7:24PM2.47m | 7:45AM2.66m | 8:36PM2.48m | 8:56AM2.69m | 9:44PM2.58m | 10:00AM2.78m | 10:40PM2.73m | 10:55AM2.93m | 11:29PM2.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:14PM1.39m | 11:59AM1.37m | 00:04AM1.51m | 1:01PM1.46m | 1:11AM1.60m | 2:16PM1.48m | 2:32AM1.60m | 3:29PM1.41m | 3:46AM1.50m | 4:27PM1.27m | 4:44AM1.33m | 5:16PM1.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | W 7 | WSW 10 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | NNW 15 | W 9 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
167 | 161 | 75 | 197 | 250 | 603 | 556 | 867 | 42 | 723 | 1806 | 7370 | 9990 | 12789 | 8590 | 7130 | 4980 | 4314 | 3395 | 2094 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | WSW 10 | N 9 | W 10 | WSW 9 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | — | S 6 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | W 12 |
40 | 104 | 14 | 67 | 121 | 38 | 12 | 8 | — | 46 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 802 | 537 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NNW 16 | — | NNW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 24 | 31 | 49 | 89 | 8 | 8 | 26 | — | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | WSW 9 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
272 | — | 128 | 101 | — | — | — | 100 | 1469 | — | 669 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 517 | 74 | 113 | 113 | 32 | 74 | 168 | 113 | 380 | 572 | 74 | 188 | 74 | 446 | 550 | 709 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
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Information about the Bolina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bolina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bolina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bolina 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 (Bolina) 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 Bolina 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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