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Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 12 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
26.7° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Friday (May 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 12th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
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 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | |
2247 | 2361 | 2277 | 1734 | 1834 | 1378 | 1064 | 997 | 1124 | 1892 | 1569 | 905 | 395 | 764 | 194 | 176 | 636 | 168 | 180 | 694 | 172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:05PM0.95m | 2:43AM1.21m | 3:07PM1.00m | 3:18AM1.26m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37AM0.52m | 8:09PM0.39m | 9:16AM0.40m | 8:57PM0.42m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 2247 | 2361 | 2277 | 1734 | 1834 | 1378 | 1064 | 997 | 573 | 1892 | 1569 | 905 | 395 | 226 | 194 | 176 | 216 | 168 | 180 | 194 | 172 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 16 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 20 |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 10 | 185 | 67 | 319 | 526 | 738 | 1124 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 179 | 222 | 129 | 47 | 25 | 23 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 54 | 135 | 11 | — | — | 58 | — | — | 5 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | SE 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 79 | 9 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 764 | — | — | 636 | — | — | 694 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 1335 | 1298 | 1298 | 1399 | 2 | 2 | 1357 | 2 | 2 | 1301 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1296 | 2 | 5 | 1296 | 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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