Surf Forecasts:
Gigaro surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, W swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gigaro this week:
The surf forecast for Gigaro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gigaro in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gigaro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Gigaro.
Truth is, the 16-day outlook is mostly a flat spell. We’ve got one real highlight, and everything else is either tiny or non-existent.
The water is a scorching 79°, which is a whopping 9° warmer than it should be this time of year – that’s very unusual, but it doesn’t help the waves.
Gigaro is a beach and reef break, open to south swells, and it’s fairly consistent in how it breaks, but the swell just isn’t delivering. We’re looking at days of nothing. From Tuesday the 15th through Thursday morning the 17th, it’s dead flat or just a ripple. Even when a little 3ft west swell shows up Thursday afternoon with a short 6-second period and onshore wind, it’s junk. This slow pattern hangs around for a while, with a few glassy mornings but zero swell to enjoy.
The standout is Friday the 18th in the afternoon. Swell builds to 6ft from the west, period at 6 seconds, combined energy hitting 319 (moderate). The magic is the wind – it goes glassy, light from the southeast. That’s going to be clean, smooth, and fun. 6ft is a good size for most, not too big for the average surfer. That’s your session.
After that, it’s back to the desert. Saturday the 19th morning has a tiny 2ft west swell with light offshore wind – clean but barely there, and it fades fast. From Sunday the 20th right through to the end of the month, it’s flat, flat, flat. A long stretch with nothing to ride.
Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, but with the surf this quiet, you’ll likely have it all to yourself.
So, mark your calendar for Friday afternoon. That 6ft glassy west swell is the only game in town. The rest? A long wait. Forecasts flip, so keep an eye out, but for now, that’s the story.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 328 | 86 | 81 | 62 | 43 | 263 | 29 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:01PM0.22m | 11:54PM0.21m | 12:44PM0.22m | 00:21AM0.18m | 1:38PM0.20m | 00:51AM0.16m | 2:59PM0.19m | 1:38AM0.15m | 4:50PM0.19m | 3:55AM0.14m | 6:12PM0.21m | 5:42AM0.15m | 7:00PM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.08m | 6:11AM0.05m | 6:49PM0.10m | 6:43AM0.07m | 7:49PM0.12m | 7:26AM0.08m | 9:43PM0.14m | 8:43AM0.09m | 00:16AM0.13m | 10:26AM0.09m | 1:12AM0.12m | 11:45AM0.08m | 1:38AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 79 | 86 | — | — | — | 56 | 29 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | SW 2 | W 7 | — | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | NE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | E 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 328 | — | 81 | 62 | 43 | 263 | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 10 | — | 1 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 646 | 1001 | 756 | 647 | 751 | 0 | 198 | 221 | 71 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 41 | 662 | 233 | 310 | 727 | 497 | 282 | 726 | 645 |
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The above surf forecast table for Gigaro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gigaro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gigaro 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 (Gigaro) 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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