
Surf Forecasts:
Guidel Plages surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Guidel Plages this week:
The surf forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guidel Plages in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and quiet stretch ahead for Guidel Plages. We’re looking at a long dry spell before anything with a bit of life shows up. The water’s sitting at a very warm 68°F right now, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re just wanting a paddle.
The first week is pretty much a write-off for any real surf. From Wednesday the 22nd all the way through to the end of July, the swell is tiny, mostly between 0.3ft and 3ft. The combined energy is weak, often in the single digits or low tens (4 to 101), just not enough to push a decent wave. The wind is a bit of a mixed bag too, with some clean mornings but the afternoons often getting chopped up by a cross-onshore breeze. You’ll see a couple of mornings like Monday the 27th and Wednesday the 29th with clean conditions and a tiny 2ft to 3ft west swell, but it’s barely surfable – just ordinary conditions.
The real standout, if you can call it that, comes on Saturday, August 1st. That’s when we finally see a proper pulse of energy. The swell jumps to 5ft from the WSW in the morning, with a solid 11-second period, and the combined energy hits 931 – that’s moderate energy, but it’s a real step up. The problem is the wind. Saturday morning has a cross-onshore breeze, and the afternoon gets worse with a full onshore wind at 16 mph. It’s going to be messy and choppy. The swell is pushing over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit too big for beginners. For the experienced crew, it’s the only real window of size, but with the onshore wind, expect lumpy, wind-affected waves. The break is a beach and reef setup, so with that wind and size, it’s probably more interesting for a kite session than a clean paddle surf.
Into Sunday, August 2nd, the swell drops to 4ft but the morning has a clean cross-off wind from the north at 9 mph. That’s your best bet for the whole run – small but clean surf. The combined energy is still moderate at 218 (morning), so there’s some push. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the pick of a very quiet bunch. After that, it fades right back to flat again through the first week of August.
So, the bottom line: if you’re desperate, the cleanest little window is Sunday morning, August 2nd, with that 4ft west swell and light offshore wind. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for nothing much. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, it’s slim pickings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 64 | 99 | 187 | 184 | 129 | 78 | 81 | 61 | 41 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:29AM3.07m | 00:00AM2.99m | 12:42PM2.96m | 1:24AM2.88m | 2:04PM2.97m | 2:43AM2.92m | 3:10PM3.10m | 3:40AM3.06m | 4:00PM3.29m | 4:24AM3.24m | 4:40PM3.50m | 5:00AM3.41m | 5:15PM3.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM1.23m | 6:22AM1.29m | 6:58PM1.36m | 7:28AM1.38m | 8:08PM1.35m | 8:34AM1.33m | 9:10PM1.23m | 9:30AM1.19m | 10:02PM1.04m | 10:18AM0.99m | 10:46PM0.84m | 10:59AM0.79m | 11:25PM0.65m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 18 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSE 5 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 10 | W 11 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 |
17 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 184 | 129 | 78 | 81 | 61 | 41 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | WSW 9 | NW 6 | SE 4 | — | — | W 8 | NW 5 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | W 9 |
— | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 4 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | — | NE 2 | E 3 | — | ENE 2 | ESE 4 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 4 | NE 2 | — | WSW 3 | NNW 3 |
1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 5 | 4 | 36 | 64 | 99 | 187 | — | — | 11 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 482 | 400 | 303 | 482 | 430 | 595 | 490 | 309 | 676 | 206 | 52 | 1203 | 12 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 32 | |
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Information about the Guidel Plages Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Guidel Plages provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Guidel Plages can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Guidel Plages 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 (Guidel Plages) 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 Guidel Plages 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.
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