
Surf Forecasts:
Itaipu surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Itaipu in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Itaipu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
50 | 69 | 86 | 165 | 167 | 172 | 129 | 104 | 117 | 232 | 1279 | 984 | 813 | 523 | 765 | 688 | 584 | 541 | 381 | 312 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:33PM0.94m | 6:07AM0.97m | 5:14PM0.94m | 6:39AM0.94m | 6:00PM0.95m | 7:20AM0.92m | 6:49PM0.94m | 8:14AM0.90m | 7:43PM0.93m | 10:13AM0.88m | 8:41PM0.92m | 11:47AM0.90m | 9:48PM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:49PM-0.09m | 12:19PM0.19m | 00:39AM-0.07m | 1:09PM0.20m | 1:32AM-0.04m | 2:02PM0.22m | 2:27AM-0.02m | 2:57PM0.22m | 3:24AM-0.01m | 3:53PM0.22m | 4:21AM-0.01m | 4:48PM0.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
50 | 69 | 86 | 165 | 167 | 172 | 129 | 94 | 85 | 232 | 1279 | 984 | 813 | 523 | 765 | 688 | 584 | 541 | 381 | 312 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | E 7 | S 12 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 18 | ESE 8 |
10 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 104 | 117 | 122 | 67 | 52 | 38 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | S 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 10 | — | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | 21 | 18 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 56 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | N 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 |
8 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 16 | 26 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | 15 | 22 | 33 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 48 | 110 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 121 | 121 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 12 |
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Information about the Itaipu Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Itaipu 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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