Gouaro Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.64° S 165.43° E

Gouaro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gouaro sea temperature is
22.9°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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 6,186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 15th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 15th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 12th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
4
6
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
10
1
SSW
22
1.3
SSW
21
1.7
SSW
19
3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
16
2
S
14
2
S
14
2.5
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
18
3
S
16
2.2
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
299
499
410
502
243
408
425
912
1406
2251
6186
5066
2958
1668
1597
3307
2552
4428
2386
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
S
15
S
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
25
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
10
E
10
ESE
25
SE
5
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:39AM1.19m
5:03PM1.25m
4:34AM1.21m
5:41PM1.28m
5:25AM1.21m
6:16PM1.29m
6:15AM1.19m
6:49PM1.27m
7:05AM1.16m
7:21PM1.24m
7:55AM1.11m
7:53PM1.19m
Low Tide
10:01PM0.56m
10:18AM0.07m
10:48PM0.48m
11:01AM0.09m
11:32PM0.41m
11:43AM0.14m
00:15AM0.35m
12:23PM0.22m
00:57AM0.31m
1:02PM0.32m
1:39AM0.29m
1:41PM0.43m
2:22AM0.29m
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:52
 mm
2
1
1
Temp °C
20
21
21
20
21
20
19
21
21
19
20
21
19
21
22
21
21
21
21
Feels °C
21
19
18
18
17
16
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17
17
14
14
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15
18
18
18
20
18
20
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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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