Gouaro surf break

Gouaro surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

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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
26.7° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5AM. 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+) 8PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 20s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 20s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 12th May)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
S
13
2.4
S
13
2
S
12
1.7
SSW
12
2
S
12
1.4
SSW
18
1.8
S
16
1.8
S
16
1.4
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
SE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
1.6
SE
9
0.9
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
731
704
1321
2247
2127
2099
1734
1968
1254
876
1122
1124
1672
1565
802
331
343
135
99
459
127
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
25
SSE
10
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
10
E
10
SE
15
SE
5
E
10
ESE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
ESE
20
ESE
10
ENE
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:58PM0.91m
2:10AM1.16m
2:05PM0.95m
2:43AM1.21m
3:07PM1.00m
3:18AM1.26m
4:06PM1.07m
3:55AM1.29m
5:03PM1.13m
4:35AM1.30m
6:00PM1.18m
5:18AM1.30m
6:57PM1.21m
Low Tide
7:21PM0.38m
8:37AM0.52m
8:09PM0.39m
9:16AM0.40m
8:57PM0.42m
9:56AM0.27m
9:46PM0.45m
10:38AM0.15m
10:36PM0.49m
11:22AM0.05m
11:28PM0.53m
12:08PM-0.01m
00:21AM0.57m
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:25
1
Temp °C
23
24
23
23
24
22
23
24
23
24
24
24
24
25
24
25
26
24
26
26
24
19
21
20
20
21
19
20
21
21
24
23
25
24
24
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
16
2.3
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
S
13
2.4
S
13
2
S
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.8
S
16
1.8
S
16
1.4
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
Energy kJ
731
704
1321
2247
2127
2099
1734
1968
1254
876
814
485
1672
1565
802
331
101
135
99
161
127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.6
S
16
0.2
SSW
26
0.5
SSW
24
0.8
SSW
22
1
SSW
20
1.4
SSW
18
1.1
SE
7
0.1
S
16
0.4
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
Energy kJ
653
400
516
27
26
10
185
67
319
526
738
1124
109
5
45
145
225
129
73
45
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.8
SSE
10
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
14
72
5
8
54
137
5
138
21
5
6
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
4
0.2
ESE
10
1.3
SE
5
2
S
12
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
Energy kJ
19
9
96
1122
207
343
459
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
1301
1301
2
1296
1361
2
1301
1399
2
39
1357
2
2
1357
0
2
2
2
2
5
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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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