Surf Forecasts:
Cuyagua surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Friday (Aug 14) 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+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cuyagua over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get real about this stretch. Cuyagua is looking like a tough beat for the next week and a half. The models are showing a lot of windswell and a whole lot of onshore wind, which is a recipe for chop and closeouts. The water temp is right around 82°F, which is normal for this time of year, so at least that’s comfortable.
The first surfable window is a long way off. From the 8th through the 14th, we’re looking at junk. Swell heights are all under 7 feet, and the periods are 6 to 7 seconds, which is just mush. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the 100 to 400 range, and the wind is constantly messing things up from the ENE or NNE. There might be a tiny window on the morning of Friday the 14th, but the report is marginal at best. Don’t get your hopes up.
The one day that stands out in this whole 16-day forecast is Saturday afternoon, August 15th. That’s when a real swell shows up. We’re looking at 2.3m (about 8 feet) from the NE with a period of 12 seconds. That’s proper groundswell with some punch. The combined energy jumps to 1464, which is strong. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it should be a bit cleaner, but at that size, it’s only for the experts. Cuyagua is a fairly consistent reef, so it should be holding, but this is not a day for the faint of heart. It’s a serious step up from everything else we’ve seen.
After that, it fades. The 16th and 17th drop back to smaller, weaker swell, and the wind comes back on it. There’s a small, clean window on the morning of Saturday the 22nd when the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only around 4 feet with a 7-second period. It’ll be clean, but gutless. You might get a few fun ones if you’re desperate.
So, the long and short of it: August 15th is the only real standout. Everything else is a grind. Be patient, and be ready for that Saturday afternoon. It’s the only chance for something special.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
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 kJ | 88 | 173 | 82 | 62 | 97 | 111 | 102 | 210 | 240 | 168 | 244 | 183 | 116 | 150 | 172 | 178 | 401 | 407 | 250 | 476 | 238 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:22PM0.44m | 10:11PM0.45m | 11:01PM0.45m | 11:52PM0.44m | 00:45AM0.41m | 4:20PM0.20m | 1:42AM0.36m | 4:31PM0.24m | 2:54AM0.31m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46AM-0.00m | 7:23AM-0.00m | 7:56AM0.01m | 8:26AM0.04m | 8:51AM0.07m | 6:58PM0.18m | 9:12AM0.10m | 8:23PM0.19m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | NNE 9 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 88 | — | 7 | 62 | — | 111 | 102 | — | 240 | 168 | — | 183 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 238 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 5 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 173 | 82 | — | 97 | — | — | 210 | — | — | 244 | — | 116 | 150 | 172 | 178 | 401 | 407 | 250 | 476 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1172 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 31 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 0 | 79 | 79 | 9 |
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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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