Gouaro Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.64° S 165.43° E

Gouaro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Gouaro sea temperature is
23.2° C
0.5° 

Gouaro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gouaro surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 22s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,989 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 22s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
21
1.5
SSW
21
1.7
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
2.1
SSE
8
2.2
SE
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.3
SE
7
0.5
SSW
13
0.9
S
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
679
979
1764
1989
1373
795
612
437
384
559
619
443
259
121
169
96
235
102
68
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
NE
0
WSW
5
S
10
ESE
25
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
5
NNE
10
S
20
SSE
25
SE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
on
High Tide
9:41PM1.26m
9:25AM1.05m
10:23PM1.23m
10:32AM0.97m
11:05PM1.18m
11:48AM0.92m
11:47PM1.14m
1:11PM0.90m
00:32AM1.10m
2:30PM0.92m
1:19AM1.07m
3:35PM0.95m
2:07AM1.06m
Low Tide
3:43AM0.50m
3:36PM0.29m
4:44AM0.46m
4:25PM0.42m
5:46AM0.43m
5:18PM0.54m
6:47AM0.39m
6:20PM0.64m
7:43AM0.34m
7:27PM0.69m
8:35AM0.30m
8:31PM0.71m
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:32
5:32
5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
 mm
27
11
5
5
1
1
4
Temp °C
22
21
21
21
23
23
22
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
20
Feels °C
25
24
24
24
26
25
24
19
19
19
20
18
19
21
20
20
22
21
18
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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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