Surf Forecasts:
Jameos del Agua surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, N swell with 1,329 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jameos del Agua this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Jameos del Agua in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jameos del Agua over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down for imperial.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch from now through to mid-September is looking pretty grim. Jameos del Agua is a reef setup that likes a clean, offshore wind from the west, but what we’re seeing is a relentless run of strong cross and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the NNE. That’s gonna keep things lumpy, messy, and just plain ugly. There’s really no standout window. The water temp is sitting about 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first few days – from Thursday the 27th right through the weekend – are a total write-off. Winds are howling at 18 to 25 mph, creating a nasty cross-chop. Swell heights bounce between 3 ft and 8 ft, but with that wind, it’s just not worth paddling out. The combined wave energy ranges from weak 41 up to a chunky 971 on the morning of the 29th, but that energy is all chopped up.
Into the following week, Monday the 31st through to Thursday the 4th of September, it’s more of the same – fresh cross-shore winds, lumpy conditions, and mostly poor surf. The swell stays between 5 ft and 8 ft, still all crosswind. By Friday the 4th, the wind does ease a little to a gentle breeze, and we see some cleaner conditions, but the swell drops right down to 5 ft and then 4 ft. It’s small and clean, but still not good enough to call a session.
From the 6th of September onwards, the swell fades badly – we’re looking at 2 ft to 3 ft for days on end. The wind turns more cross-offshore, so it’s glassy and clean, but there’s almost no energy in the water. The periods on the 7th and 8th hit 11 seconds, which is a long groundswell, but with only 2 ft to 3 ft of height at a reef, it just doesn’t have enough push.
The closest thing to a maybe is Friday the 11th of September morning. The wind is light from the NW at 6 mph, cross-off, and the water’s clean. Swell is 4 ft from the north with a short 6-second period, so it’s gonna be weak and a bit soft, but it’s the only window where conditions are even rated as “surfable.” But honestly, it’s a long way off, and with the way this forecast looks, I wouldn’t hold your breath.
Wrap it up – there’s no true highlight here. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean just isn’t playing ball. You might get a half-decent paddle on the 11th, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNW 11 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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36 | 94 | 197 | 349 | 611 | 636 | 668 | 576 | 770 | 387 | 358 | 300 | 278 | 238 | 269 | 447 | 414 | 481 | 688 | 582 | 522 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:08PM2.44m | 2:27AM2.29m | 2:38PM2.54m | 2:58AM2.37m | 3:09PM2.58m | 3:29AM2.40m | 3:41PM2.57m | 4:02AM2.39m | 4:15PM2.49m | 4:37AM2.33m | 4:53PM2.37m | 5:16AM2.23m | 5:36PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.19m | 8:24AM0.22m | 8:50PM0.11m | 8:55AM0.16m | 9:20PM0.07m | 9:27AM0.14m | 9:51PM0.08m | 10:01AM0.17m | 10:24PM0.15m | 10:37AM0.25m | 11:01PM0.27m | 11:18AM0.37m | 11:43PM0.44m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 9 | N 13 | — | N 9 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | — | NNW 9 | W 13 | W 12 | S 15 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
3 | 8 | 3 | — | 64 | — | 668 | 153 | — | 69 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 83 | 35 | 15 | 28 | 47 | 41 | 68 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | NNW 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | W 8 | — |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
36 | 94 | 197 | 349 | 611 | 636 | 303 | 576 | 770 | 387 | 358 | 300 | 278 | 238 | 269 | 447 | 414 | 481 | 688 | 582 | 522 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 349 | 349 | 344 | 383 | 349 | 344 | 345 | 345 | 325 | 269 | 50 | 50 | 264 | 244 | 264 | 244 | 244 | 264 | 264 | 244 | 50 |
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Information about the Jameos del Agua Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jameos del Agua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jameos del Agua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jameos del Agua 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 (Jameos del Agua) 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 Jameos del Agua 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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