Surf Forecasts:
Itaipu surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, S swell with 1,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Itaipu this week:
The surf forecast for Itaipu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Itaipu in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 6AM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Itaipu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 200 | 128 | 145 | 231 | 217 | 154 | 373 | 101 | 53 | 20 | 21 | 38 | 42 | 30 | 126 | 1239 | 1121 | 859 | 585 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:00AM0.48m | 7:30AM0.73m | 12:47PM0.80m | 6:28PM0.72m | 12:51PM0.90m | 00:11AM0.75m | 1:04PM1.00m | 00:28AM0.89m | 1:20PM1.09m | 00:47AM1.02m | 1:36PM1.17m | 1:09AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.23m | 1:35AM1.25m | |||||
Low Tide | 11:07PM0.47m | 9:19AM0.72m | 4:27PM0.70m | 10:48PM0.60m | 4:21AM0.44m | 5:42PM0.60m | 5:32AM0.32m | 6:20PM0.48m | 6:19AM0.20m | 6:52PM0.38m | 6:58AM0.08m | 7:23PM0.29m | 7:34AM-0.01m | 7:54PM0.22m | |||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 34 | 35 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 13 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 50 | 45 | 28 | 14 | 217 | 154 | 116 | 101 | 53 | 20 | 21 | 38 | 42 | 30 | 123 | 1239 | 1121 | 859 | 585 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | N 4 | S 9 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 38 | 54 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | S 12 | — | S 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 16 | 56 | 14 | 12 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | E 8 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 2 | SW 2 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | S 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 200 | 128 | 145 | 231 | — | — | 373 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 27 | — | 126 | 66 | 63 | — | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 4 | 73 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 71 | 13 | 7 | 152 | 257 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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The above surf forecast table for Itaipu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Itaipu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Itaipu 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 (Itaipu) 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).
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