Gouaro surf break

Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

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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
26.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gouaro in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 8th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2.1
S
13
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
S
12
1.1
S
16
1.6
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
474
352
195
336
1226
1499
1200
1138
857
1797
1154
2247
2127
1901
1585
1642
1275
976
902
596
1087
Wind (km/h)
10
S
0
ENE
10
SW
10
S
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
10
E
20
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
10
E
10
E
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
00:11AM1.02m
10:36AM0.91m
00:57AM1.06m
11:47AM0.90m
1:35AM1.11m
12:58PM0.91m
2:10AM1.16m
2:05PM0.95m
2:43AM1.21m
3:07PM1.00m
3:18AM1.26m
4:06PM1.07m
3:55AM1.29m
Low Tide
4:46PM0.32m
5:57AM0.75m
5:40PM0.35m
7:03AM0.70m
6:31PM0.36m
7:54AM0.62m
7:21PM0.38m
8:37AM0.52m
8:09PM0.39m
9:16AM0.40m
8:57PM0.42m
9:56AM0.27m
9:46PM0.45m
10:38AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:27
2
1
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
22
24
24
24
25
27
27
26
26
26
21
20
21
20
19
19
21
20
20
20
20
20
23
21
24
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2.1
S
13
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.6
S
15
Energy kJ
474
352
195
336
1226
1499
1200
1138
857
1797
1154
2247
2127
1901
1585
1642
1275
976
902
520
1087
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
11
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SE
11
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.5
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.3
S
20
1
S
18
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
26
0.4
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
22
0.7
S
16
1.1
S
16
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
25
18
78
20
17
16
160
382
559
67
632
27
26
10
66
220
366
264
596
240
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SE
13
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
S
17
0.7
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
10
8
31
26
14
14
12
5
8
52
360
286
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.6
S
4
1.1
SE
5
1.8
S
11
1.1
SE
5
0.2
ESE
10
1.3
SE
5
1.6
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
2
13
64
849
59
9
92
150
140
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
Distance (km)
39
0
1298
521
1298
1298
1357
1332
1301
1301
2
1296
1296
2
1298
1344
2
39
1358
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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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