Garrapata Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.42° N 121.92° W

Garrapata Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Garrapata sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.7° 

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


Garrapata surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 794 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Garrapata this week:

The surf forecast for Garrapata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Garrapata in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 8th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1
S
14
1.3
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.4
S
13
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
455
497
576
427
539
506
457
422
334
239
394
682
711
586
694
704
663
347
572
397
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
WSW
10
NW
15
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NW
5
N
15
NNW
15
NW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:12PM2.05m
6:28AM1.35m
4:20PM2.05m
7:51AM1.43m
5:37PM2.08m
8:39AM1.53m
6:49PM2.14m
9:16AM1.63m
7:53PM2.18m
9:48AM1.72m
8:51PM2.20m
10:20AM1.82m
9:44PM2.17m
Low Tide
11:11PM0.47m
9:23AM1.28m
00:26AM0.37m
11:04AM1.33m
1:30AM0.27m
12:39PM1.29m
2:23AM0.19m
1:51PM1.17m
3:09AM0.15m
2:51PM1.03m
3:50AM0.18m
3:44PM0.88m
4:27AM0.26m
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6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:32
7:30
7:30
7:28
7:27
7:24
7:23
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Temp °C
18
17
18
18
16
18
18
15
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Feels °C
18
19
17
16
15
15
16
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
14
15
15
17
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Information about the Garrapata Surf forecast

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