Gouaro surf break

Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 29 May 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
25.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Gouaro surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, S swell with 610 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with S swell.

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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gouaro in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
17
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
1.5
WSW
7
1.3
SW
7
1.2
SW
9
1.3
SSW
9
1.3
SW
8
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SSW
9
0.6
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
254
314
522
589
522
355
187
98
120
107
192
165
237
270
232
193
138
80
98
58
57
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
5
E
5
NW
5
NW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
25
WSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSE
5
NE
5
NNE
5
SSE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
SW
5
N
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
High Tide
5:32PM1.06m
4:30AM1.15m
6:14PM1.07m
5:03AM1.13m
6:55PM1.08m
5:38AM1.11m
7:37PM1.08m
6:15AM1.09m
8:21PM1.07m
6:54AM1.07m
9:05PM1.06m
7:34AM1.04m
9:50PM1.06m
Low Tide
10:48AM0.20m
10:47PM0.62m
11:23AM0.17m
11:28PM0.64m
11:59AM0.15m
00:10AM0.66m
12:37PM0.15m
00:51AM0.68m
1:16PM0.16m
1:34AM0.70m
1:57PM0.18m
2:19AM0.72m
2:38PM0.21m
3:11AM0.73m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
1
4
1
Temp °C
25
26
25
26
26
24
25
25
23
22
23
22
22
23
21
23
23
22
23
24
22
28
28
28
29
27
27
26
26
23
20
18
20
20
22
20
24
24
22
23
24
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
17
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
WSW
7
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
1.3
SW
7
1.2
SW
9
1.3
SSW
9
1.3
SW
8
1.1
SW
9
1
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SSW
9
0.6
SW
8
Energy kJ
254
314
522
589
522
355
187
43
120
107
57
165
237
270
232
193
138
80
98
58
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
WSW
7
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SW
10
0.1
SE
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
WSW
8
0.6
W
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
39
37
23
20
11
24
28
98
3
33
3
71
79
42
3
10
17
51
43
30
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
W
9
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SW
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
SW
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
W
5
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
24
17
2
10
12
51
5
3
20
42
3
4
4
3
5
4
30
2
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
Energy kJ
84
85
192
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
520
524
1288
1288
547
547
39
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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