Surf Forecasts:
Caleta Loa surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caleta Loa this week:
The surf forecast for Caleta Loa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caleta Loa in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caleta Loa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
295 | 251 | 215 | 162 | 248 | 295 | 336 | 273 | 200 | 174 | 149 | 228 | 248 | 212 | 114 | 122 | 167 | 194 | 134 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 00:18AM0.97m | 12:21PM0.94m | 1:04AM0.96m | 1:04PM0.81m | 1:55AM0.93m | 1:54PM0.68m | 2:54AM0.90m | 3:01PM0.59m | 4:05AM0.89m | 4:32PM0.54m | 5:17AM0.90m | 5:59PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.04m | 6:20AM0.18m | 6:39PM0.10m | 7:17AM0.26m | 7:16PM0.18m | 8:24AM0.33m | 7:56PM0.25m | 9:50AM0.36m | 8:49PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.35m | 10:00PM0.33m | 12:40PM0.30m | 11:16PM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
125 | 251 | 215 | 162 | 248 | 295 | 336 | 273 | 200 | 134 | 105 | 101 | 107 | 212 | 114 | 122 | 167 | 194 | 134 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
295 | 73 | 50 | 28 | 33 | 171 | 55 | 38 | 19 | 27 | 149 | 228 | 248 | 61 | 113 | 101 | 96 | 30 | 45 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 19 | WSW 11 | SW 17 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 47 | 157 | 174 | 43 | — | — | — | 17 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 227 | 227 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
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Information about the Caleta Loa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caleta Loa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caleta Loa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caleta Loa 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 (Caleta Loa) 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 Caleta Loa 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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