Gouaro surf break

Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 13 May 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
26.5° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 5PM. 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+)11PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 15th May)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wed
20
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
3
2
3
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
2.1
S
12
1.4
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
16
2.1
S
15
1.5
S
14
1.9
SSE
9
2.3
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
2.1
SE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.1
SSE
6
2.1
SE
9
2
SE
9
1.7
SSE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.2
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1405
1064
1207
1124
1892
2125
894
604
853
475
526
734
190
502
94
654
598
302
427
346
136
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
5
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
0
WSW
10
SE
15
SE
10
ENE
15
ESE
20
SE
5
E
10
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
10
E
10
SE
25
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
6:55AM1.24m
8:55PM1.22m
7:50AM1.19m
Low Tide
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
1:50PM-0.03m
2:18AM0.65m
2:47PM0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:25
5:24
5:24
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
23
23
24
24
24
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
21
23
22
23
23
25
24
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
23
22
22
21
21
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
12
1.8
S
12
1.4
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
16
1.8
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.2
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.7
SE
9
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
17
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
7
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
1405
1064
925
1124
1892
1545
894
264
318
169
207
286
190
144
88
161
174
5
161
121
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
22
1
SSW
20
1.3
S
9
0.1
S
16
1.2
SE
7
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
S
16
0.4
SE
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
319
526
731
258
5
147
390
225
127
72
26
23
10
5
33
6
10
9
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.9
SSW
11
0.1
SE
15
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
8
54
135
183
8
21
5
4
11
5
2
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
12
2.1
S
15
1.9
SSE
9
2.3
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
2.1
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.1
SSE
6
2.1
SE
9
2
SE
9
1.7
SSE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
1207
2125
604
853
475
526
734
502
94
654
598
302
427
346
136
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
4
3
5
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
1
4
Distance (km)
1357
2
1358
2
5
2
0
39
1357
2
2
5
2
1296
1591
5
1486
1542
2
2
1542
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
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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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