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Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 +11Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Gouaro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gouaro sea temperature is
25.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gouaro this week:
The surf forecast for Gouaro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gouaro in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 23rd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gouaro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | |
162 | 403 | 1818 | 2408 | 2302 | 3436 | 1316 | 1160 | 906 | 430 | 404 | 371 | 242 | 186 | 169 | 173 | 172 | 163 | 181 | 140 | 356 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:59PM1.20m | 9:59AM1.06m | 11:57PM1.20m | 11:14AM1.00m | 00:51AM1.21m | 12:32PM0.97m | 1:38AM1.21m | 1:47PM0.96m | 2:19AM1.21m | 2:56PM0.98m | 2:54AM1.20m | 3:55PM1.00m | 3:27AM1.19m | 4:47PM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:40AM0.66m | 4:47PM0.15m | 5:57AM0.62m | 5:48PM0.24m | 7:06AM0.56m | 6:47PM0.32m | 8:05AM0.47m | 7:42PM0.41m | 8:53AM0.39m | 8:32PM0.48m | 9:35AM0.31m | 9:20PM0.54m | 10:12AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — |
 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 |
 kJ | 70 | 403 | 1818 | 2408 | 2302 | 2988 | 1316 | 1160 | 906 | 430 | 404 | 297 | 227 | 186 | 169 | 135 | 84 | 163 | 34 | 117 | 356 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | S 7 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 50 | 195 | 261 | 18 | 48 | 49 | 35 | 121 | 143 | 193 | 352 | 371 | 242 | 101 | 78 | 130 | 140 | 94 | 181 | 40 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 20 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SE 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 31 | 12 | — | — | — | 50 | 21 | 21 | 218 | 35 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 65 | 134 | 172 | 14 | 68 | 140 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | NW 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SE 4 | SSE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 162 | — | — | — | 45 | 3436 | 1168 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 173 | 21 | 112 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 535 | 1296 | 1296 | 525 | 532 | 523 | 525 | 525 | 1300 | 1296 | 1288 | 1288 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 2 | 39 | 553 | 2 | 0 | 39 |
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Information about the Gouaro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gouaro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gouaro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gouaro 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 (Gouaro) 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 Gouaro 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.
Are you planning a holiday in New Caledonia? If you are looking for accommodation near Gouaro, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Poro which is 42 km (26 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Kouaoua which is 48 km (30 miles) away and Thio, 81 km (50 miles) away.
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