
Surf Forecasts:
Gouaro surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. 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+) | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gouaro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
252 | 362 | 325 | 213 | 257 | 443 | 386 | 1497 | 1494 | 2021 | 2452 | 2138 | 1911 | 755 | 658 | 582 | 512 | 493 | 344 | 371 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM1.14m | 6:19AM1.12m | 7:51PM1.16m | 7:00AM1.10m | 8:21PM1.17m | 7:44AM1.06m | 8:52PM1.18m | 8:34AM1.01m | 9:25PM1.18m | 9:32AM0.96m | 10:02PM1.17m | 10:43AM0.92m | 10:45PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:48AM0.61m | 1:02PM0.15m | 1:28AM0.59m | 1:34PM0.20m | 2:10AM0.56m | 2:07PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.53m | 2:42PM0.35m | 3:44AM0.48m | 3:22PM0.44m | 4:40AM0.43m | 4:11PM0.53m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
252 | 362 | 325 | 213 | 257 | 443 | 386 | 1497 | 1494 | 1660 | 2452 | 2138 | 1575 | 755 | 528 | 582 | 512 | 493 | 344 | 371 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 12 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 8 |
136 | 159 | 130 | 120 | 89 | 49 | 239 | 41 | 127 | 240 | 21 | 51 | 97 | 492 | 658 | 121 | 141 | 57 | 6 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SE 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 14 | SSW 18 | SE 14 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 12 | — |
86 | 39 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 19 | 19 | 37 | 10 | 32 | 20 | 637 | 7 | 59 | 35 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | S 6 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 11 | SE 11 | — | SSE 12 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | — | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 100 | 312 | 178 | 206 | 2021 | 80 | — | 1911 | — | 545 | 241 | 343 | — | 76 | 123 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 38 | 1296 | 1301 | 1344 | 1357 | 1357 | 5 | 5 | 1334 | 5 | 1288 | 857 | 2 | 857 | 857 | 0 |
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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.











