
Surf Forecasts:
Guarita surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Guarita this week:
The surf forecast for Guarita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guarita in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guarita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf outlook for Guarita. It’s a reef setup that needs an easterly swell to really light up, and mate, we’ve got a long wait ahead.
For the first week and a half, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. From Friday the 31st of July all the way through to the 11th of August, there’s hardly a wave worth paddling for. The energy is weak, mostly under 100, and the wind is a cross-shore mess. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The few small pulses of swell we get are short-period and just don’t have the goods. This is a real dry spell.
But then, things start to look a little more interesting in the second week. On the 13th of August, Thursday morning, we get a bit of a tease. A clean, light offshore wind from the southwest, with a 0.7m (2 ft) swell from the SSE. The period jumps to 16 seconds, which is a very long, groundswell energy. The combined energy is 386 – moderate. It’s a clean window, but the swell is small. This is a promising but less certain call for a sneaky session.
The real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is the 14th of August, Friday. The morning sees a 1.9m (6 ft) south swell with a period of 11 seconds, and a combined energy of 909 – that’s strong. The wind is a light cross-shore from the NNE. This is a proper groundswell. The afternoon gets even better, with the swell building to 2.2m (7 ft) from the south, period 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1297. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but for a reef break like Guarita, this long-period south swell will be grinding. This is the best on offer, but it’s a solid size for experienced surfers only.
Then on the 15th of August, Saturday, it gets massive. The swell hits 3.5m (12 ft) from the SSE with a period of 16 seconds. The energy is a massive 5825, which is extremely strong. But the wind is a strong onshore breeze from the ENE, making it choppy and messy. This is a beast of a swell, but the conditions are poor. It’s one for the experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: a long, flat start, then a sneak peek Thursday morning, the real go is Friday the 14th, and then a massive, messy cleanup on Saturday the 15th.
Stay patient, keep an eye on that Friday the 14th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
101 | 121 | 314 | 340 | 208 | 238 | 113 | 87 | 60 | 62 | 58 | 141 | 202 | 153 | 77 | 206 | 113 | 87 | 77 | 124 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:28PM0.46m | 6:04PM0.43m | 2:48PM0.45m | 7:10PM0.40m | 3:13PM0.44m | 8:12PM0.38m | 3:41PM0.41m | 9:11PM0.37m | 3:39AM0.52m | 4:09PM0.38m | 10:08PM0.35m | 4:22AM0.47m | 4:36PM0.34m | 11:03PM0.34m | 5:11AM0.40m | 4:59PM0.31m | 11:56PM0.32m | ||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM-0.07m | 4:52PM0.42m | 9:54PM0.25m | 10:06AM-0.06m | 5:24PM0.38m | 10:33PM0.24m | 10:50AM-0.02m | 5:58PM0.33m | 11:15PM0.24m | 11:38AM0.04m | 6:34PM0.28m | 7:24AM0.26m | 12:33PM0.11m | 7:10PM0.22m | 7:41AM0.27m | 1:36PM0.19m | 7:48PM0.17m | 8:00AM0.29m | 2:55PM0.26m | 8:28PM0.13m | |
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
101 | 114 | 37 | 199 | 8 | 238 | 113 | 87 | 60 | 62 | 57 | 57 | 202 | 153 | 41 | 206 | 113 | 87 | 48 | 61 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 11 |
17 | — | — | 17 | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 58 | 141 | 41 | 40 | 77 | 29 | 42 | 13 | 70 | 49 | 64 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 4 | S 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | E 7 | S 12 | SSE 9 | S 15 | SE 13 | SSE 11 | S 8 |
9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 3 | 55 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | — |
17 | 121 | 314 | 340 | 208 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 66 | — | — | 70 | 77 | 124 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 232 | 232 | 252 | 459 | 0 | 21 | 155 | 0 | 14 | 170 | 0 | 142 | 21 | 84 | 71 | 142 | 14 | 14 | 170 | 170 |
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The above surf forecast table for Guarita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Guarita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Guarita 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 (Guarita) 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 Guarita 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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