Surf Forecasts:
Corto Circuito surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corto Circuito this week:
The surf forecast for Corto Circuito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Corto Circuito in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corto Circuito over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 186 | 175 | 263 | 258 | 246 | 330 | 211 | 206 | 245 | 144 | 104 | 102 | 154 | 155 | 243 | 234 | 296 | 686 | 875 | 1014 | 939 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 12:03PM2.54m | 1:02AM2.45m | 1:10PM2.64m | 1:58AM2.62m | 2:03PM2.79m | 2:41AM2.83m | 2:46PM2.95m | 3:18AM3.04m | 3:25PM3.11m | 3:52AM3.23m | 4:01PM3.23m | 4:24AM3.38m | 4:37PM3.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM1.33m | 6:35PM1.05m | 6:56AM1.26m | 7:34PM0.93m | 7:53AM1.12m | 8:20PM0.77m | 8:39AM0.94m | 9:00PM0.61m | 9:20AM0.76m | 9:36PM0.48m | 9:57AM0.59m | 10:10PM0.38m | 10:32AM0.46m | 10:44PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 19 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 90 | 84 | 41 | 258 | 246 | 330 | 211 | 42 | 55 | 55 | 47 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 296 | 88 | 875 | 1014 | 939 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 142 | 116 | 263 | 25 | 71 | 22 | 22 | 206 | 245 | 144 | 104 | 102 | 154 | 155 | 243 | 206 | 127 | 686 | 91 | 20 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 186 | 175 | 111 | 72 | 12 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 58 | 50 | 51 | 28 | 234 | 68 | 24 | 22 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 5 | — | 35 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | 45 | 91 | 128 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 284 | 8 | 45 | 284 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 284 | 8 | 45 | 149 | 21 |
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The above surf forecast table for Corto Circuito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Corto Circuito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Corto Circuito 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 (Corto Circuito) 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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