Surf Forecasts:
Encuentro surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Encuentro this week:
The surf forecast for Encuentro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Encuentro in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Encuentro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.
Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a pretty grim stretch of surf for Encuentro. The pattern is stubbornly locked in with a persistent east wind blowing cross-shore, and the swell is just not arranging itself for any quality. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until 28 July, and even that’s a marginal call. That means there’s a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for from the start of the forecast.
Monday 20 July through to Monday 27 July: No good options. The swell ticks over at around 4 ft to 6 ft from the east, but the period is short (6 to 8 seconds), so it’s weak, disorganised stuff. The wind is a constant cross-shore, mostly moderate to fresh, making for a lumpy, cross-chop mess. The energy is mostly moderate, with readings like 189 and 263, but none of it is clean enough to surf. Forget it.
Tuesday 28 July – Morning: Now, here’s the only sliver of hope. The morning has a bit of a window. Swell from the east at 5 ft with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. The wave comment says “clean.” The energy is ramping up too (284), so there’s some push. This is the standout of the entire forecast. It’s not epic, but it’s the only time the wind cooperates and the surf is rideable. For a break that’s exposed to the NNE swell direction, this east swell isn’t a perfect match, but the clean conditions might just make it work for a few hours. This is a better option for intermediate to advanced surfers given the 5 ft size. Crowds are possible at Encuentro, so don’t expect solitude.
Tuesday 28 July afternoon through to Tuesday 4 August: Back to the same old story. The wind swings back to cross-shore, lumpy, and the surf quality flatlines. The swell tries to stay around 4 ft to 6 ft, but the energy is wasted by the wind. The energy values climb to 319 on 29 July afternoon, but it’s all messy. The last few days show the swell dropping off, with a flat entry on 3 August afternoon. There’s nothing here to get excited about.
So, bottom line: hold out for the morning of Tuesday 28 July. That’s your one shot at something clean. Everything else is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 177 | 186 | 187 | 135 | 127 | 117 | 91 | 132 | 117 | 120 | 222 | 156 | 79 | 204 | 168 | 145 | 162 | 195 | 181 | 183 | 186 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:53PM0.63m | 1:43AM0.53m | 2:51PM0.63m | 2:28AM0.48m | 3:48PM0.63m | 3:16AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.63m | 4:07AM0.40m | 5:36PM0.63m | 5:01AM0.39m | 6:25PM0.64m | 5:54AM0.39m | 7:10PM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.23m | 8:04AM0.11m | 9:12PM0.25m | 8:48AM0.11m | 10:16PM0.26m | 9:33AM0.11m | 11:18PM0.26m | 10:19AM0.11m | 00:13AM0.25m | 11:07AM0.10m | 1:02AM0.24m | 11:54AM0.09m | 1:46AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 8 | — | ENE 7 | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 156 | 46 | — | 139 | — | 17 | 25 | — | — | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 177 | 186 | 187 | 135 | 127 | 117 | 91 | 132 | 117 | 120 | 222 | — | 79 | 204 | 168 | 145 | 162 | 195 | 181 | 183 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 637 | 1019 | 0 | 666 | 808 | 0 | 1 | 423 | 0 | 48 | 423 | 0 | 48 | 838 | 0 | 375 | 1001 | 1 | 377 | 520 | 0 |
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