Gouaro Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.64° S 165.43° E

Gouaro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Gouaro sea temperature is
22.8°C
0.3° 

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


Gouaro surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 22s period, SSW swell with 2,483 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.7m 22s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 22s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Rating
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0
3
1
0
2
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2
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
11
2.4
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
141
389
298
273
451
631
1393
805
421
261
445
305
192
371
857
730
1989
1757
1280
916
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
10
NE
10
SSE
25
ESE
10
NE
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
N
10
SW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
on
on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:11PM1.09m
1:33PM1.01m
00:23AM1.09m
2:42PM1.07m
1:35AM1.11m
3:37PM1.14m
2:41AM1.15m
4:23PM1.20m
3:39AM1.19m
5:03PM1.25m
4:34AM1.21m
5:41PM1.28m
Low Tide
5:15PM0.69m
6:27AM0.25m
6:46PM0.71m
7:37AM0.19m
8:05PM0.68m
8:38AM0.13m
9:08PM0.63m
9:31AM0.09m
10:01PM0.56m
10:18AM0.07m
10:48PM0.48m
11:01AM0.09m
11:32PM0.41m
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rain showers
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6:05
6:03
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6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
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5:50
5:50
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5:50
 mm
2
Temp °C
23
21
22
22
21
22
22
20
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Feels °C
20
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18
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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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