
Surf Forecasts:
Gouaro surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,925 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gouaro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 113mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
114 | 147 | 286 | 493 | 367 | 434 | 230 | 215 | 199 | 823 | 969 | 679 | 508 | 907 | 1845 | 1302 | 1003 | 613 | 361 | 873 | 2328 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:26PM1.27m | 6:32AM1.25m | 8:13PM1.28m | 7:27AM1.20m | 8:58PM1.28m | 8:24AM1.13m | 9:41PM1.26m | 9:25AM1.05m | 10:23PM1.23m | 10:32AM0.97m | 11:05PM1.18m | 11:48AM0.92m | 11:47PM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM-0.08m | 00:55AM0.57m | 1:17PM-0.04m | 1:49AM0.55m | 2:04PM0.04m | 2:45AM0.52m | 2:50PM0.16m | 3:43AM0.50m | 3:36PM0.29m | 4:44AM0.46m | 4:25PM0.42m | 5:46AM0.43m | 5:18PM0.54m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 16 | 61 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 13 |
59 | 147 | 146 | 493 | 367 | 434 | 230 | 215 | 192 | 823 | 969 | 679 | 508 | 907 | 1845 | 1302 | 1003 | 534 | 361 | 669 | 2328 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SE 16 | SSW 14 | SE 15 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 13 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SE 13 |
114 | 52 | 286 | 112 | 119 | 27 | 107 | 94 | 199 | 139 | 86 | 83 | 239 | 367 | 212 | 90 | 264 | 309 | 112 | 257 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSW 21 | SE 15 | S 21 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | S 18 | — |
41 | 41 | 46 | 29 | 28 | — | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 190 | 211 | 346 | 186 | 9 | 241 | 97 | 57 | 111 | 158 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | S 5 | S 10 | — |
— | 101 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | — | — | 613 | 40 | 873 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 2 | 0 | 536 | 1298 | 520 | 547 | 547 | 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.










