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Lat Long: 7.25° N 80.49° W

Playa Cambutal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Cambutal sea temperature is
29.8°C
2.3° 

Playa Cambutal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Cambutal surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,518 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Cambutal this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Cambutal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Cambutal in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 7th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 8th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 12th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Cambutal over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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18
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Energy kJ
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382
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522
772
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894
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623
628
1518
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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10
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SE
10
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10
WNW
5
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10
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NW
5
ESE
5
SSW
10
W
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SSE
20
SW
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High Tide
11:57AM2.83m
00:42AM3.01m
1:07PM2.97m
1:39AM3.22m
2:03PM3.14m
2:26AM3.40m
2:50PM3.28m
3:08AM3.52m
3:32PM3.38m
3:46AM3.57m
4:11PM3.41m
4:22AM3.56m
4:49PM3.38m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.74m
6:56AM0.80m
7:18PM0.62m
7:53AM0.59m
8:09PM0.50m
8:40AM0.40m
8:54PM0.41m
9:22AM0.25m
9:35PM0.36m
10:01AM0.17m
10:13PM0.36m
10:37AM0.16m
10:50PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Playa Cambutal Surf forecast

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