Gouaro surf break

Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 15 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
26.2° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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 Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Fri
22
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
14
1
SSW
14
2.3
SE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.9
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.9
SE
10
2.3
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
8
2
SE
8
1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.3
SE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1016
395
816
186
212
606
586
673
887
525
433
432
133
103
233
61
35
36
32
32
132
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
SE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
25
SE
10
E
10
ESE
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
NE
5
E
5
E
10
N
0
N
5
E
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
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
9:57PM1.21m
8:51AM1.12m
10:59PM1.20m
9:59AM1.06m
Low Tide
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
3:26AM0.67m
3:46PM0.07m
4:40AM0.66m
4:47PM0.15m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:27
5:25
5:25
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
25
24
25
26
24
25
25
23
24
24
23
23
22
24
25
23
25
25
24
25
24
23
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
24
24
25
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
14
1.2
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
7
1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
7
1
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
1016
242
264
186
212
203
199
194
180
110
149
142
133
103
78
61
35
36
26
22
132
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.4
SE
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.5
SE
8
Energy kJ
8
395
277
127
47
26
23
8
5
33
6
5
5
6
11
4
15
16
32
26
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
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
10
0.1
E
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
21
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
Energy kJ
4
21
5
4
11
5
2
2
4
4
9
6
4
4
32
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
7
2.3
SE
9
1.9
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.9
SE
10
2.3
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
8
2
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
200
816
606
586
673
887
525
433
432
233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1334
2
39
1301
2
1301
5
2
2
1301
2
5
1306
2
1288
1288
2
0
1357
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
2
4
2
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
2
4
2
3
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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).

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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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