Surf Forecasts:
Intendencia surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,726 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Intendencia in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Intendencia over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
214 | 130 | 159 | 178 | 297 | 336 | 251 | 226 | 171 | 203 | 180 | 261 | 136 | 248 | 723 | 1124 | 1245 | 2610 | 1339 | 1144 | 1367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:24PM0.91m | 10:46AM1.59m | 11:20PM0.91m | 11:37AM1.54m | 00:19AM0.91m | 12:29PM1.46m | 1:22AM0.93m | 1:22PM1.36m | 2:29AM0.97m | 2:17PM1.24m | 3:37AM1.03m | 3:16PM1.13m | 4:41AM1.10m | 4:18PM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:52AM0.30m | 5:47PM0.27m | 4:45AM0.34m | 6:39PM0.28m | 5:42AM0.40m | 7:31PM0.29m | 6:45AM0.47m | 8:23PM0.31m | 7:56AM0.54m | 9:13PM0.33m | 9:16AM0.59m | 10:03PM0.35m | 10:40AM0.60m | ||||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
6:07 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
106 | 64 | 159 | 178 | 297 | 336 | 251 | 226 | 123 | 203 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 46 | 723 | 1124 | 1245 | 2610 | 1339 | 1144 | 1367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | NW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
214 | 130 | 61 | 178 | 30 | 28 | 96 | 125 | 171 | 35 | 180 | 261 | 136 | 114 | 48 | 223 | 943 | 6 | 978 | 479 | 169 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 9 | WNW 16 | SSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
5 | 128 | 121 | 31 | 50 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 44 | 73 | 140 | 122 | 248 | 72 | 33 | 96 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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