
Surf Forecasts:
Gouaro surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,989 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. 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 (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gouaro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2071 | 1824 | 2322 | 1434 | 784 | 705 | 518 | 487 | 339 | 301 | 141 | 93 | 102 | 78 | 99 | 67 | 45 | 35 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.18m | 8:34AM1.01m | 9:25PM1.18m | 9:32AM0.96m | 10:02PM1.17m | 10:43AM0.92m | 10:45PM1.16m | 12:05PM0.92m | 11:37PM1.14m | 1:31PM0.95m | 00:36AM1.14m | 2:48PM1.01m | 1:40AM1.16m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:54AM0.53m | 2:42PM0.35m | 3:44AM0.48m | 3:22PM0.44m | 4:40AM0.43m | 4:11PM0.53m | 5:42AM0.37m | 5:15PM0.62m | 6:48AM0.30m | 6:35PM0.67m | 7:53AM0.21m | 7:56PM0.69m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 10 |
2071 | 1824 | 1447 | 1046 | 314 | 705 | 518 | 487 | 103 | 88 | 42 | 26 | 43 | 38 | 99 | 67 | 45 | 35 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SE 14 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SE 9 |
15 | 29 | 124 | 672 | 269 | 158 | 148 | 131 | 339 | 301 | 141 | 93 | 102 | 78 | 45 | 41 | 30 | 23 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 19 | SE 13 | S 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
37 | 31 | 19 | 20 | 672 | 7 | 57 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 44 | 42 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
79 | — | 2322 | 1434 | 784 | 327 | — | — | 289 | 250 | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1356 | 1354 | 1334 | 857 | 1288 | 1334 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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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.











