Gouaro surf break

Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 20 Mar 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
27.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 21st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 23rd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSW
1.6
SE
0.8
SSE
1.4
W
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212121211141310136981511111011111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18913112311712914022015190154203102247121789065261443412320
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
20
SE
5
N
10
SSE
15
SE
5
N
5
SE
15
SE
5
NNE
10
ESE
15
ESE
35
NE
20
N
10
NW
5
NE
5
NE
5
SW
5
NE
5
SSW
15
SE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
1.16
7:11AM
1.27
7:55PM
1.14
7:48AM
1.24
8:56PM
1.11
8:30AM
1.20
10:04PM
1.07
9:20AM
1.14
11:22PM
1.05
10:22AM
1.09
12:45AM
1.05
11:36AM
1.05
1:59AM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:52PM
0.28
12:56AM
0.34
1:35PM
0.22
1:39AM
0.43
2:23PM
0.20
2:28AM
0.53
3:17PM
0.19
3:25AM
0.62
4:20PM
0.20
4:39AM
0.69
5:32PM
0.21
6:10AM
0.72
6:47PM
0.21
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04-
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--1--1--142544155---43
Temp. °C272726272727272827242527282826252625282826
Feels °C (?)292828292830303029282724303030302929323128
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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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