Intendencia Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.21° S 70.16° W

Intendencia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 13 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Intendencia sea temperature is
21.8°C
2.2° 

Intendencia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Intendencia surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 21 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 26 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,091 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 14 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Intendencia this week:

The surf forecast for Intendencia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Intendencia in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 14th Nov)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 21st Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 26th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
526
573
590
503
680
604
594
604
486
392
282
217
347
299
520
562
545
386
281
268
250
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SW
5
N
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SW
10
SW
0
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
0
SW
5
SW
15
SW
0
E
15
SW
15
SW
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:47PM0.82m
00:59AM1.31m
1:37PM0.79m
1:44AM1.26m
2:40PM0.78m
2:34AM1.21m
3:56PM0.80m
3:29AM1.17m
5:07PM0.85m
4:27AM1.14m
6:03PM0.93m
5:24AM1.12m
6:47PM1.03m
Low Tide
5:57PM0.52m
8:17AM0.49m
6:34PM0.57m
9:12AM0.51m
7:22PM0.62m
10:09AM0.51m
8:28PM0.67m
11:00AM0.49m
9:53PM0.69m
11:43AM0.47m
11:17PM0.68m
12:21PM0.43m
00:27AM0.64m
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Temp °C
23
22
20
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Feels °C
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Information about the Intendencia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Intendencia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Intendencia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Intendencia 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 (Intendencia) 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 Intendencia 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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