
Surf Forecasts:
Engabao surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Engabao this week:
The surf forecast for Engabao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Engabao in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 21st Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Engabao over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
140 | 80 | 175 | 326 | 314 | 275 | 272 | 275 | 275 | 261 | 261 | 183 | 178 | 175 | 175 | 130 | 126 | 104 | 77 | 72 | 87 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:17PM2.12m | 5:14AM2.01m | 5:54PM2.05m | 5:49AM1.93m | 6:33PM1.97m | 6:27AM1.83m | 7:15PM1.89m | 7:08AM1.73m | 8:02PM1.82m | 7:56AM1.64m | 8:54PM1.77m | 8:56AM1.57m | 9:52PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:57AM0.18m | 11:20PM0.51m | 11:32AM0.24m | 11:57PM0.58m | 12:09PM0.32m | 00:36AM0.67m | 12:48PM0.42m | 1:20AM0.76m | 1:30PM0.53m | 2:10AM0.84m | 2:17PM0.63m | 3:10AM0.88m | 3:12PM0.72m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 40 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | 14 | 1 | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 5 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 15 |
16 | 79 | 175 | 38 | 314 | 275 | 272 | 275 | 275 | 261 | 261 | 183 | 178 | 175 | 175 | 27 | 126 | 104 | 34 | 22 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 5 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 5 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | SW 5 | WNW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
140 | 80 | 68 | 326 | 49 | 48 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 50 | 19 | 42 | 41 | 130 | 17 | 35 | 77 | 72 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 18 | W 13 | WNW 16 | W 12 | NW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | S 8 | W 18 | WNW 12 | — | WNW 15 | W 20 | — | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 18 |
81 | 30 | 31 | 49 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 63 | 1 | 6 | 14 | — | 42 | 7 | — | 39 | 35 | 26 | 68 | 69 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 |
— | 12 | 21 | — | 21 | 22 | — | 16 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 16 | — | 11 | 13 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 66 | 66 | 56 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 61 | 58 | 56 | 1014 | 66 | 0 | 58 | 58 |
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Information about the Engabao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Engabao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Engabao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Engabao 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 (Engabao) 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 Engabao 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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