Surf Forecasts:
Espanhol surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Espanhol this week:
The surf forecast for Espanhol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Espanhol in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Espanhol over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 11 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 362 | 124 | 88 | 232 | 111 | 117 | 195 | 135 | 214 | 322 | 207 | 222 | 178 | 105 | 66 | 81 | 341 | 139 | 214 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:58AM2.48m | 4:21PM2.45m | 4:41AM2.50m | 5:01PM2.41m | 5:23AM2.47m | 5:39PM2.34m | 6:02AM2.38m | 6:14PM2.23m | 6:41AM2.25m | 6:49PM2.09m | 7:19AM2.08m | 7:25PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.16m | 10:05AM0.09m | 10:24PM0.12m | 10:47AM0.13m | 11:03PM0.13m | 11:27AM0.21m | 11:42PM0.18m | 12:05PM0.33m | 00:19AM0.28m | 12:42PM0.48m | 00:55AM0.41m | 1:19PM0.66m | 1:34AM0.57m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | E 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 99 | 90 | 88 | 116 | 90 | 94 | 101 | 113 | 214 | 307 | 206 | 222 | 153 | 105 | 55 | 81 | 341 | 51 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 12 | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 171 | 87 | 62 | 232 | 111 | 117 | 195 | 135 | 89 | 322 | 207 | 137 | 178 | 42 | 66 | 42 | 38 | 62 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | — | ESE 11 | SSE 17 | — | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | ESE 10 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 49 | — | 81 | 91 | — | 66 | 59 | — | 31 | 26 | — | 82 | 55 | 40 | 19 | 38 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | — | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 362 | 124 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 35 | 56 | — | 139 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 750 | 661 | 750 | 85 | 0 | 835 | 1 | 148 | 750 | 750 | 148 | 769 | 769 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 769 | 148 |
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The above surf forecast table for Espanhol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Espanhol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Espanhol 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 (Espanhol) 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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