
Surf Forecasts:
Guidel Plages surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 781 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guidel Plages in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guidel Plages over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, signing on from the coast. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’re not talking about a classic autumn run of big groundswells, but there are a few windows where things line up. The water is sitting at 65°F right now, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no need for a thick winter steamer just yet.
We kick things off on Saturday afternoon, the 5th. Guidel Plages is seeing a 4ft swell from the west, with a solid 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate (368), so there’s some push behind it. The wind is a light south-westerly, straight onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. A bit of a fat, bumpy wave. I’d give it a miss, honestly.
Sunday the 6th is a write-off. The swell drops back to 2ft and then 2ft, and the wind is all over the shop—cross-off, then cross-on. It’s just messy.
Monday the 7th sees a bit more size, with 4ft to 5ft from the west-south-west, but those periods are long and the wind is a strong cross-onshore. The energy is up there (549 and 757), but with that wind, it’s going to be choppy and difficult. Not worth the paddle.
Now, Tuesday morning the 8th is the first real standout. It’s early, but it’s glassy. The wind is from the east at just 3 mph, and it’s dead calm. The swell is a clean 4ft from the west-south-west with a 10-second period, so it’s got a bit of shape. The combined energy is moderate (291). This is your window for clean, fun waves. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get in early.
The rest of Tuesday afternoon drops off to 3ft, and Wednesday the 9th is smaller and cleaner but with a lighter north wind. You’ll get a surfable wave, but it’s nothing special.
Thursday the 10th is tiny. 2ft and glassy in the morning, but it’s weak. Not worth your time.
From Friday the 11th through to the end of the first week, the wind just swings back onshore. There’s a bit of swell in the water on the 11th (4ft to 4ft), but it’s howling from the west at 16 to 19 mph. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
The second week is a bit of a slow burn. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are small and clean, with a light north-north-west wind, but the waves are just average. Monday the 14th is similar, with a clean 3ft wave from the west-south-west. Surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Looking further out, Wednesday the 16th is another one to circle. The morning looks promising with a 3ft swell from the west, an 11-second period, and a light north-north-east breeze making it clean. The energy is moderate (209). It’s not a big swell, but it’ll be clean and fun. The rest of the week is onshore slop.
For the final weekend, the 19th and 20th, the swell is tiny. 2ft and 1ft. You’d be better off checking the tide pools.
So, the pick of the entire run is that Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. It’s the only time the conditions and the swell truly align. Get on it before the crowds wake up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 17 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
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368 | 191 | 94 | 67 | 74 | 467 | 757 | 497 | 291 | 184 | 133 | 127 | 87 | 61 | 42 | 20 | 429 | 232 | 234 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:22AM2.99m | 1:13PM3.16m | 2:13AM3.13m | 2:43PM3.45m | 3:23AM3.43m | 3:43PM3.82m | 4:14AM3.74m | 4:30PM4.14m | 4:56AM4.00m | 5:11PM4.37m | 5:34AM4.17m | 5:48PM4.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM1.19m | 6:43AM1.28m | 7:36PM1.09m | 8:08AM1.11m | 8:52PM0.80m | 9:14AM0.79m | 9:49PM0.45m | 10:06AM0.45m | 10:37PM0.14m | 10:50AM0.17m | 11:18PM-0.06m | 11:31AM-0.02m | 11:56PM-0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | |
8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 9 | S 5 | W 8 |
368 | 191 | 94 | 67 | 40 | 467 | 757 | 497 | 291 | 184 | 133 | 127 | 87 | 61 | 42 | 18 | 392 | 232 | 4 | 121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | SW 17 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 6 | — | S 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | 46 | 74 | 82 | — | — | — | — | 54 | 84 | 35 | 17 | 6 | 3 | — | 21 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 9 | — | SSW 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 2 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 8 | — | W 8 | — |
— | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 20 | 429 | — | 234 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 0 | 33 | 63 | 12 | 100 | 52 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 100 | 109 | 52 |
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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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