Surf Forecasts:
Genipabu surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ESE swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Genipabu this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Genipabu in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 14s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Genipabu over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, buddy, let's talk Genipabu. This is a beginner-friendly beach and point break that likes a NE swell, but we're seeing nothing but SE and ESE junk. Water's about 81°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year.
From Wednesday, August 12th, it's all poor. Waves around 6 feet, but with a short period of 6 seconds and weak energy (247), it's just choppy mess. The wind's a moderate to fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy. Thursday, Friday, Saturday—same story, waves mostly 4 to 5 feet, all short-period and cross-onshore. By Sunday the 16th, swell hits 7 feet, energy hits 400 (moderate), but period's still 7 seconds and the wind's fresh cross-onshore. Too big for beginners, too messy for the rest.
Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th—all cross-onshore, all poor. The only tiny hope is Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd mornings, when the wind goes onshore from the ESE at 12-16 mph, and the swell period stretches to 8 seconds. Waves are 5 to 5 feet, energy 238 to 307 (weak to moderate). But it's still called "poor surf conditions."
Then we're back to cross-onshore and short-period junk from Sunday 23rd through Monday 24th. Tuesday 25th has a 7-foot swell with 7-second period and moderate energy (373), but still cross-onshore and poor. The best bet is Thursday 27th morning—swell from the E at 5 feet, 8 seconds, onshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph, moderate energy (339). It's the cleanest wind we see, but still not good.
For a beginner spot, this is a total dud. If you're into kiting, the lumpy conditions on the 16th and 17th might be more fun, but for surfing? Nah. The break is fairly consistent, so this blank run is unusual, but forecasts can change. For now, stay home.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 233 | 266 | 255 | 217 | 192 | 83 | 222 | 235 | 217 | 104 | 149 | 212 | 380 | 332 | 222 | 286 | 353 | 299 | 306 | 237 | 186 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore 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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:10PM2.28m | 4:28AM2.33m | 4:51PM2.30m | 5:11AM2.35m | 5:31PM2.26m | 5:53AM2.31m | 6:09PM2.19m | 6:32AM2.23m | 6:44PM2.08m | 7:11AM2.10m | 7:19PM1.94m | 7:49AM1.93m | 7:55PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59AM-0.06m | 10:21PM-0.02m | 10:43AM-0.09m | 11:02PM-0.06m | 11:25AM-0.05m | 11:41PM-0.05m | 12:05PM0.03m | 00:20AM0.00m | 12:43PM0.15m | 00:57AM0.10m | 1:20PM0.30m | 1:33AM0.23m | 1:57PM0.47m | 2:12AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | NNE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 11 | N 11 | SE 10 | N 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 59 | 9 | 18 | 217 | 71 | 149 | 212 | 16 | 180 | 171 | 15 | 7 | 76 | 22 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 17 | SE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | NNE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 17 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSE 14 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 8 | N 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 25 | 7 | 21 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | — | — | — | SSE 16 | — | S 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | N 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | N 13 | SSE 14 | NNE 8 | S 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 24 | — | 2 | 21 | 50 | 45 | 21 | 4 | 51 | 42 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 233 | 266 | 255 | 217 | 192 | 83 | 222 | 235 | 97 | 104 | 72 | 164 | 380 | 332 | 222 | 286 | 353 | 299 | 306 | 237 | 186 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1677 | 1717 | 1543 | 1543 | 1629 | 146 | 792 | 1717 | 397 | 880 | 1629 | 1629 | 1629 | 1651 | 1062 | 1629 | 1629 | 1629 | 1629 | 1629 | 1039 |
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The above surf forecast table for Genipabu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Genipabu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Genipabu 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 (Genipabu) 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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