Surf Forecasts:
Gouaro surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,064 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gouaro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
331 | 360 | 397 | 602 | 715 | 623 | 1425 | 1209 | 1410 | 1327 | 1282 | 1589 | 1776 | 699 | 992 | 301 | 222 | 481 | 288 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:15AM1.18m | 8:12PM1.27m | 8:09AM1.12m | 8:49PM1.23m | 9:06AM1.04m | 9:26PM1.18m | 10:10AM0.97m | 10:04PM1.12m | 11:23AM0.92m | 10:47PM1.07m | 12:47PM0.90m | 11:37PM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.44m | 1:33PM0.16m | 2:14AM0.41m | 2:15PM0.28m | 3:04AM0.39m | 2:57PM0.41m | 3:56AM0.38m | 3:43PM0.54m | 4:54AM0.38m | 4:37PM0.64m | 5:57AM0.37m | 5:47PM0.71m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 15 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
331 | 360 | 397 | 374 | 377 | 537 | 1425 | 1209 | 1410 | 656 | 695 | 726 | 1522 | 653 | 644 | 301 | 222 | 194 | 288 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SE 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
147 | 151 | 164 | 589 | 715 | 295 | 79 | 54 | 5 | 1327 | 845 | — | 10 | 261 | 195 | 117 | 111 | 107 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 20 | SW 11 | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | S 13 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 16 |
7 | 5 | 160 | 121 | 138 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 268 | — | 117 | 24 | 24 | 54 | 105 | 87 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | — |
— | — | 1 | 602 | 527 | 623 | 315 | 277 | 328 | 907 | 1282 | 1589 | 1776 | 699 | 992 | — | — | 481 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1296 | 1301 | 1298 | 1344 | 1400 | 1301 | 1301 | 1399 | 1399 | 1399 | 1357 | 1357 | 5 | 4 | 1334 | 2 | 4 | 1301 | 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.











