Gouaro Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.64° S 165.43° E

Gouaro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Gouaro sea temperature is
22.5°C
0.1° 

Gouaro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gouaro surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. 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 (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
3
3
0
3
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
28
55
148
749
1151
989
1010
822
687
629
612
519
293
232
127
266
402
361
468
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
NE
10
E
15
ESE
10
NE
10
ESE
20
ESE
10
ENE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
NE
10
E
10
SE
10
NNE
10
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:59PM0.99m
2:31AM1.03m
4:35PM1.03m
3:18AM1.07m
5:07PM1.08m
4:01AM1.10m
5:36PM1.12m
4:41AM1.13m
6:04PM1.16m
5:22AM1.14m
6:32PM1.19m
6:03AM1.14m
7:00PM1.21m
Low Tide
9:09PM0.70m
9:36AM0.24m
9:52PM0.67m
10:14AM0.20m
10:31PM0.63m
10:49AM0.17m
11:08PM0.59m
11:23AM0.16m
11:44PM0.54m
11:55AM0.17m
00:20AM0.50m
12:27PM0.21m
00:58AM0.45m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
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Temp °C
24
22
25
24
22
23
23
20
22
23
21
23
23
21
22
22
20
21
21
20
Feels °C
23
22
25
23
22
23
21
19
21
21
20
23
23
21
22
21
19
20
18
19
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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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