Gouaro Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.64° S 165.43° E

Gouaro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Gouaro sea temperature is
22.9° 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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,012 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s 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 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
12
3
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
8
2
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
0.8
S
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
10
2.1
SE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
1.1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
1.5
SE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SE
9
0.4
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1934
2012
370
858
788
126
246
378
625
207
289
115
97
120
101
313
41
81
151
448
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
25
SE
10
E
20
ESE
25
SE
10
E
10
ESE
20
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:04PM1.12m
11:23AM0.92m
10:47PM1.07m
12:47PM0.90m
11:37PM1.02m
2:09PM0.92m
00:36AM1.00m
3:13PM0.95m
1:37AM1.01m
3:59PM0.99m
2:31AM1.03m
4:35PM1.03m
3:18AM1.07m
Low Tide
4:54AM0.38m
4:37PM0.64m
5:57AM0.37m
5:47PM0.71m
7:01AM0.36m
7:06PM0.73m
8:01AM0.33m
8:15PM0.73m
8:52AM0.28m
9:09PM0.70m
9:36AM0.24m
9:52PM0.67m
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Temp °C
20
19
19
19
19
21
21
20
21
22
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Feels °C
13
12
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18
17
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17
21
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24
22
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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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