Destiladeros Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.47° N 80.00° W

Destiladeros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Destiladeros sea temperature is
29.9°C
2.3° 

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


Destiladeros surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Destiladeros this week:

The surf forecast for Destiladeros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Destiladeros in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Destiladeros over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:09PM2.75m
8:18AM2.74m
9:08PM2.62m
9:21AM2.59m
10:19PM2.58m
10:37AM2.54m
11:29PM2.67m
11:50AM2.61m
00:27AM2.84m
12:49PM2.77m
1:13AM3.06m
1:38PM2.98m
1:54AM3.30m
Low Tide
2:11AM1.23m
2:45PM1.08m
3:15AM1.37m
3:51PM1.20m
4:32AM1.42m
5:02PM1.22m
5:46AM1.32m
6:06PM1.14m
6:45AM1.13m
6:57PM1.00m
7:32AM0.87m
7:42PM0.83m
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Information about the Destiladeros Surf forecast

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