Surf Forecasts:
La Derecha surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, ESE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Derecha this week:
The surf forecast for La Derecha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at La Derecha for the next couple weeks.
You’re gonna have to be patient. The first week or so is mostly a dud – messy winds, weak little waves, and nothing worth paddling for. There are a few short windows of clean conditions, but the swell is puny. The real action shows up late in the month, but it’s gonna be too big for this spot.
The big highlight is the morning of Saturday, July 25th. A SW swell pushes in at 10 feet, with a clean offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph. The combined energy is a solid 1643, and it’s a 10-second groundswell. But here’s the catch – it’s just too big for La Derecha. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s gonna be a beast.
The next day, Sunday the 26th of July, is even bigger. The morning delivers a 10-foot S swell with a super-long 17-second period – that’s a serious groundswell. Combined energy hits a massive 6288. The wind is light and cross-off from the SW, which would be perfect. But again, the size is over the top for this point. The afternoon is similar, with a 10-foot SSE swell and a 16-second period (4744 energy). It’s clean and powerful, but it’s not a friendly wave for most.
If you want a session that’s actually doable, aim for the morning of Friday, July 24th. You’ll see a 6-foot SW swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind is a light cross-off from the SW at 6 mph. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and the energy is a solid 356. It’s not epic, but it’s the best accessible wave in the whole run. Water temp is around 52°F, which is about average for the time of year.
Crowds can pop up at La Derecha sometimes, so keep an eye out if you’re out there on the 24th.
The rest of the forecast is mostly poor conditions with onshore winds and short-period chop. The first week is a long gap with no real recommendations.
So here’s the deal: if you’re an expert, the 25th and 26th of July are your window, but it’s gonna be heavy. For everyone else, the 24th of July morning is your best bet. Everything else is a skip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ENE 11 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 235 | 187 | 171 | 149 | 216 | 266 | 238 | 283 | 149 | 153 | 62 | 121 | 292 | 192 | 65 | 293 | 206 | 243 | 218 | 153 | 132 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:54PM0.52m | 5:42AM0.26m | 12:45PM0.22m | 6:37AM0.27m | 1:11PM0.21m | 6:52PM0.55m | 7:29AM0.28m | 1:43PM0.19m | 7:48PM0.53m | 8:21AM0.30m | 2:16PM0.19m | 8:42PM0.50m | 9:11AM0.32m | 2:51PM0.20m | 9:35PM0.46m | 10:02AM0.34m | 3:27PM0.21m | 10:26PM0.41m | 3:31AM0.23m | ||
Low Tide | 1:45AM-0.01m | 9:02AM0.09m | 1:16PM0.22m | 2:46AM-0.02m | 9:55AM0.08m | 2:32PM0.19m | 3:42AM-0.02m | 3:36PM0.16m | 4:35AM-0.02m | 4:36PM0.12m | 00:51AM0.21m | 5:26AM-0.01m | 12:28PM0.13m | 1:22AM0.22m | 6:14AM0.02m | 1:19PM0.16m | 6:29PM0.07m | 7:01AM0.04m | |||
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 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | 5:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | — | 7 | 8 | 4 | 15 | — | 10 | 4 |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 235 | 187 | 138 | 111 | 216 | 266 | 238 | 199 | 149 | 153 | 50 | 68 | 9 | 119 | 37 | 58 | 127 | 243 | 218 | 153 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | S 18 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | 81 | 158 | 171 | 149 | 70 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 25 | 121 | 6 | 83 | 55 | 45 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 10 | SW 7 | — | — | S 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 18 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 11 | E 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 6 | S 11 |
| kJ | 56 | 15 | 34 | 17 | 29 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 37 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 11 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | — | — | — | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 70 | 94 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 283 | — | — | 62 | — | 292 | 192 | 65 | 293 | 206 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 603 | 307 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 67 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 328 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Derecha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Derecha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Derecha 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 (La Derecha) 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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