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Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 14 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
26.5° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gouaro in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gouaro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | |
1064 | 925 | 1124 | 1892 | 1545 | 1016 | 617 | 798 | 222 | 577 | 684 | 172 | 221 | 887 | 525 | 486 | 494 | 145 | 341 | 352 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 4:06PM1.07m | 3:55AM1.29m | 5:03PM1.13m | 4:35AM1.30m | 6:00PM1.18m | 5:18AM1.30m | 6:57PM1.21m | 6:05AM1.28m | 7:55PM1.22m | 6:55AM1.24m | 8:55PM1.22m | 7:50AM1.19m | 9:57PM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.27m | 9:46PM0.45m | 10:38AM0.15m | 10:36PM0.49m | 11:22AM0.05m | 11:28PM0.53m | 12:08PM-0.01m | 00:21AM0.57m | 12:58PM-0.04m | 1:17AM0.61m | 1:50PM-0.03m | 2:18AM0.65m | 2:47PM0.01m | 3:26AM0.67m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
 kJ | 1064 | 925 | 1124 | 1892 | 1545 | 1016 | 242 | 300 | 222 | 212 | 249 | 172 | 221 | 100 | 121 | 149 | 185 | 145 | 113 | 107 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 526 | 731 | 225 | 5 | 5 | 189 | 395 | 277 | 92 | 46 | 26 | 23 | 10 | 86 | 31 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 11 | — | — | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 10 | S 19 | — | S 21 | S 23 |
| kJ | 54 | 135 | 186 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 21 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 7 | — | 9 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 182 | — | 617 | 798 | — | 577 | 684 | — | — | 887 | 525 | 486 | 494 | — | 341 | 352 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 1399 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1296 | 2 | 2 | 1591 | 2 | 1361 | 1581 | 2 | 2 | 1306 | 2 |
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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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