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Gouaro surf break

Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 +11
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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
27.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gouaro in the next 12 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 17th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 17th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 24th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gouaro over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
2.1
SSW
2
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)1413131212121110101010119999999811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30725319211782796596106697291645635568306264225186173467
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
35
NE
60
NNE
55
N
30
NNW
30
WNW
15
WSW
10
SE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crossononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
1.13
6:31AM
1.09
5:13PM
1.15
7:05AM
1.12
5:52PM
1.15
7:38AM
1.14
6:31PM
1.14
8:12AM
1.16
7:13PM
1.11
8:45AM
1.18
7:59PM
1.07
9:19AM
1.19
8:52PM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:05AM
0.67
11:35PM
0.12
11:44AM
0.66
12:10AM
0.09
12:22PM
0.65
12:45AM
0.09
1:02PM
0.63
1:18AM
0.11
1:44PM
0.62
1:52AM
0.16
2:29PM
0.59
2:27AM
0.23
3:18PM
0.55
3:06AM
0.32
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:33--
Sunset-6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45-
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Rain (mm)
-1--6-38209129242623----
Temp. °C302828303029272727272728282826252525262625
Feels °C (?)323032333232292927221925283029272626262625
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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 12 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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