Junquillal Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.17° N 85.81° W

Junquillal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Junquillal sea temperature is
30.1° C
1.8° 

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


Junquillal surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 415 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Junquillal this week:

The surf forecast for Junquillal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Junquillal in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
13
0.6
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16
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16
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13
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13
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14
0.9
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14
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12
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16
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16
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
201
161
137
326
200
289
312
253
254
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350
361
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361
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297
250
Wind (km/h)
20
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5
SSW
20
NE
25
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15
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25
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20
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High Tide
3:13PM2.63m
3:50AM2.52m
4:05PM2.62m
4:40AM2.59m
4:55PM2.56m
5:28AM2.59m
5:43PM2.45m
6:15AM2.54m
6:31PM2.31m
7:02AM2.45m
7:20PM2.15m
7:48AM2.33m
8:10PM2.00m
Low Tide
9:34PM-0.03m
9:55AM0.16m
10:23PM-0.05m
10:47AM0.16m
11:10PM0.00m
11:38AM0.21m
11:56PM0.10m
12:28PM0.30m
00:41AM0.24m
1:19PM0.40m
1:27AM0.40m
2:10PM0.51m
2:15AM0.55m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Junquillal Surf forecast

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