Surf Forecasts:
Caramucho surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caramucho this week:
The surf forecast for Caramucho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caramucho in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caramucho over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 385 | 459 | 582 | 639 | 627 | 520 | 335 | 297 | 736 | 568 | 471 | 319 | 223 | 314 | 392 | 547 | 617 | 1208 | 784 | 833 | 681 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:33PM0.66m | 4:48AM0.91m | 4:46PM0.59m | 5:47AM0.93m | 6:01PM0.56m | 6:41AM0.97m | 7:05PM0.56m | 7:28AM1.01m | 7:54PM0.58m | 8:10AM1.06m | 8:35PM0.60m | 8:49AM1.11m | 9:12PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.36m | 9:46PM0.22m | 11:41AM0.35m | 10:40PM0.25m | 12:53PM0.30m | 11:37PM0.26m | 1:47PM0.25m | 00:30AM0.24m | 2:31PM0.20m | 1:17AM0.21m | 3:08PM0.16m | 1:59AM0.18m | 3:42PM0.13m | 2:38AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 385 | 459 | 582 | 639 | 627 | 520 | 335 | 297 | 736 | 568 | 471 | 319 | 217 | 268 | 312 | 547 | 617 | 1208 | 784 | 833 | 681 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WNW 20 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 66 | 75 | 198 | 169 | 224 | 65 | 239 | 171 | 197 | 152 | 251 | 223 | 223 | 135 | 392 | 195 | 382 | 30 | 505 | 368 | 229 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 20 | SW 26 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 19 | WNW 17 | SW 21 | SW 17 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | WNW 14 | SSW 6 | WNW 14 | W 13 |
| kJ | 38 | 105 | 74 | 70 | 67 | 138 | 47 | 127 | 54 | 162 | 100 | 239 | 201 | 314 | 85 | 64 | 22 | 41 | 23 | 41 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 127 | 9 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 53 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Caramucho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caramucho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caramucho 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 (Caramucho) 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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