Surf Forecasts:
Cuyagua surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cuyagua this week:
The surf forecast for Cuyagua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cuyagua in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cuyagua over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here.
Alright, let's have a look at what's coming our way for Cuyagua. This reef break is a fairly consistent spot, but honestly, the next couple of weeks look like a bit of a grind for decent waves. We've got swell running, but the wind is going to be the story, and it's mostly a messy one.
The forecast kicks off with some punchy energy. On Saturday the 18th of July, we've got nearly 7ft of swell from the ENE pushing in, with combined energy sitting at 252 (moderate) building to 453 (strong). It sounds promising, but the onshore wind is going to chop it up – that morning's cross-on breeze means poor conditions. That afternoon the wind picks up to 15 km/h and it's just as ugly.
The real highlight, and the only time I'd get seriously excited, is Sunday the 19th of July in the morning. The swell holds at a solid 6ft from the ENE, and the magic is in the wind. We're looking at glass – a 3 mph SE breeze that's going to leave the surface clean. The energy is strong at 366. This is your moment. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year. Get out there early because the afternoon brings back the cross-onshore and it's game over.
After that, it's a real rough patch. From Monday the 20th through to Wednesday the 22nd, the swell sticks around (5ft to 7ft) but the wind is relentless from the ENE, cross-on or cross, with gusts up to 9 mph. The water gets messy and the scores reflect poor to marginal conditions. It's not worth paddling out for.
We get a brief moment of calm on Thursday the 23rd of July morning – another glassy window with a light northerly, but the swell has dropped to 5ft with a combined energy of 165 (weak). You can get a wave, but it's ordinary.
From there, it's a long, boring stretch. From the 24th of July all the way through to the 2nd of August, the swell size bounces between 3ft and 6ft. The combined energy mostly sits under 200 (weak), and the wind is consistently cross-on, choppy, and from the ENE. There's a few glassy mornings on the 25th of July and 28th of July, but the swell is tiny (4ft or less). Not a standout in sight.
Honestly, the best bet in the entire 16-day window is that Sunday the 19th of July morning. The glassy conditions and solid 6ft groundswell from the ENE at Cuyagua reef could be really fun. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 251 | 453 | 306 | 366 | 345 | 209 | 294 | 396 | 335 | 333 | 326 | 232 | 215 | 273 | 181 | 165 | 209 | 192 | 189 | 203 | 141 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:31PM0.28m | 5:14AM0.27m | 6:56PM0.31m | 6:19AM0.21m | 7:23PM0.34m | 7:20AM0.16m | 7:50PM0.35m | 8:21AM0.12m | 8:19PM0.36m | 9:31AM0.09m | 8:51PM0.37m | 9:26PM0.37m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53AM0.11m | 10:35PM0.22m | 11:01AM0.13m | 3:21AM0.19m | 10:59AM0.14m | 4:26AM0.14m | 10:45AM0.13m | 5:11AM0.10m | 5:49AM0.06m | 6:25AM0.03m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 181 | 165 | — | 192 | 189 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 251 | 453 | 306 | 366 | 345 | 209 | 294 | 396 | 335 | 333 | 326 | 232 | 215 | 273 | — | — | 209 | — | — | 203 | 141 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 50 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cuyagua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cuyagua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cuyagua 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 (Cuyagua) 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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