
Surf Forecasts:
Guidel Plages surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, W swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 (Aug 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
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 on the cards for Guidel Plages over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: the start of this stretch is a real struggle. From Saturday the 8th right through to the end of the week, we're looking at a flat spell. The swell is barely making it past the 0.4m mark, and when it's that small, there's just nothing to ride. The wind's all over the shop too, with onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up what little bump there is. You're better off leaving the board in the car for a week.
You'll start to see a glimmer of life on the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. We get a bit of a pulse with a 0.6m swell from the WSW, and the combined energy in the water is sitting at 155 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW, which is a decent start. The waves are surfable, but the conditions are still just ordinary. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 1.5m from the W with a much longer period of 11 seconds, and the energy ramps up to 780 (strong). That's a proper groundswell, but the wind switches to a cross-shore from the NW, creating a chop, so it's a bit of a mixed bag.
Friday the 14th of August cleans up nicely. The morning is looking good with a 0.8m W swell, clean conditions under a cross-off N wind, and moderate energy (121). By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 1.0m from the W, still clean, with the energy climbing to 272 (moderate to strong). This is a solid improvement.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Friday the 21st of August. It's a bit of a wait, but this is the pick of the bunch. The forecast shows a 1.0m swell from the W with a period of 10 seconds, giving the waves some shape and power. The combined energy is a solid 212 (moderate). The wind is what makes it special: a cross-off breeze from the N at just 5 km/h. That's nearly glassy, so the surf will be clean and lined up. The water temp is about 19°, which is spot on for the time of year, so no surprises there. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind, but that morning session should be worth the wait.
The following Saturday morning, the 22nd of August, also offers a chance with a 0.6m W swell and a clean offshore NE wind at 20 km/h. The energy is 111 (weak to moderate). It's a decent option, but it's not the same quality as the Friday.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week has some building swell, but the best bet is the morning of Friday the 21st. It's a clean, punchy, fun-sized swell. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 78 | 81 | 94 | 98 | 516 | 190 | 108 | 169 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:10PM3.23m | 2:01AM3.23m | 2:39PM3.44m | 3:20AM3.45m | 3:46PM3.77m | 4:20AM3.73m | 4:40PM4.11m | 5:09AM3.97m | 5:27PM4.37m | 5:53AM4.13m | 6:09PM4.52m | 6:33AM4.20m | 6:49PM4.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM1.04m | 8:12AM1.03m | 8:53PM0.81m | 9:20AM0.78m | 9:57PM0.48m | 10:17AM0.48m | 10:50PM0.17m | 11:06AM0.21m | 11:37PM-0.06m | 11:51AM0.01m | 00:21AM-0.17m | 12:34PM-0.07m | 1:02AM-0.15m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 27 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
7 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 78 | 81 | 94 | 54 | 264 | 190 | 108 | 103 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | ESE 3 | W 13 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 98 | — | — | — | — | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SSE 2 | — | — | W 3 | NW 4 | — | WSW 2 | NNE 2 | ENE 2 | — | — | ESE 2 | SSW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 9 | N 3 |
3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 516 | 21 | 13 | 169 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 91 | 63 | 47 | 47 | 482 | 27 | 47 | 47 | 62 | 76 | 482 | 32 | 33 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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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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