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Lat Long: 7.25° N 80.49° W

Playa Cambutal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Cambutal sea temperature is
29.5°C
2.0° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,536 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SSW 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 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Cambutal in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 21st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 21st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:50AM2.49m
00:28AM2.71m
12:50PM2.64m
1:14AM2.93m
1:38PM2.83m
1:55AM3.15m
2:21PM3.04m
2:34AM3.37m
3:02PM3.23m
3:13AM3.55m
3:43PM3.38m
3:53AM3.66m
4:24PM3.47m
Low Tide
6:03PM1.08m
6:42AM1.07m
6:54PM0.95m
7:29AM0.84m
7:39PM0.79m
8:11AM0.58m
8:21PM0.62m
8:51AM0.34m
9:01PM0.47m
9:31AM0.14m
9:43PM0.35m
10:12AM0.01m
10:25PM0.28m
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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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