Cruz del Sur Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.99° S 57.54° W

Cruz del Sur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cruz del Sur sea temperature is
10.5°C
1.7° 

Cruz del Sur surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cruz del Sur surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 7,582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cruz del Sur this week:

The surf forecast for Cruz del Sur over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cruz del Sur in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cruz del Sur over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Saturday
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Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Thursday
24
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2
1
2
2
0
1
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.3
S
9
0.7
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
4.5
S
14
3.5
SSE
14
3
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
2
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
15
29
55
75
65
84
99
66
52
7582
4122
3234
2349
1306
928
466
294
128
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
25
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
40
SW
25
NW
45
W
55
WSW
40
SW
25
SW
25
SW
10
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:33AM0.97m
12:52PM1.31m
2:50AM0.92m
1:47PM1.30m
4:01AM0.89m
2:51PM1.30m
4:54AM0.88m
3:53PM1.32m
5:32AM0.88m
4:48PM1.37m
5:59AM0.90m
5:36PM1.41m
Low Tide
6:29AM0.75m
8:22PM0.45m
7:04AM0.78m
9:24PM0.47m
7:50AM0.79m
10:32PM0.48m
8:48AM0.77m
11:36PM0.47m
9:56AM0.74m
00:28AM0.45m
11:06AM0.69m
1:12AM0.43m
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6:43
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 mm
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1
2
Temp °C
16
18
17
13
14
12
12
11
9
8
8
10
7
9
13
12
19
22
19
Feels °C
12
15
13
10
12
5
5
1
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1
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0
7
8
15
18
15
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Information about the Cruz del Sur Surf forecast

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