Junquillal Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.17° N 85.81° W

Junquillal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Junquillal sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.7° 

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


Junquillal surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Junquillal in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 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 0.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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268
132
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437
Wind (km/h)
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E
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High Tide
12:19PM2.43m
1:01AM2.12m
1:21PM2.52m
2:01AM2.26m
2:19PM2.59m
2:57AM2.41m
3:13PM2.63m
3:50AM2.52m
4:05PM2.62m
4:40AM2.59m
4:55PM2.56m
5:28AM2.59m
5:43PM2.45m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.26m
7:00AM0.37m
7:49PM0.14m
8:02AM0.28m
8:43PM0.03m
9:00AM0.20m
9:34PM-0.03m
9:55AM0.16m
10:23PM-0.05m
10:47AM0.16m
11:10PM0.00m
11:38AM0.21m
11:56PM0.10m
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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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