Gouaro surf break

Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 14 Apr 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
26.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 21st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313121213121212111110131312121414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7614746511088307997277626145313663244618285573554461454156124262402
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ESE
5
NE
5
SE
10
SSE
5
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonononononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:46--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
321---------143-14---
Temp. °C232424242424252424262625262523252523242423
Feels °C (?)252525232223232123272627292726262521202019
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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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