La Derecha Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.59° S 54.12° W

La Derecha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Derecha sea temperature is
12.5° C
1.0° 

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


La Derecha surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SSW swell with 749 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down La Derecha for the next couple weeks in feet and Fahrenheit.

First thing – the first week is flat and sad. From Sunday Aug 2 through Saturday morning Aug 8, the swell is tiny – mostly under 3 feet – and cross-on wind keeps it choppy. Tuesday the 4th morning has clean conditions with a cross-off breeze, but the swell’s only about 3 ft from the SSE with a combined wave energy of 269 – surfable but nothing exciting. Water temp is normal for this time of year.

The action starts Saturday the 8th. Morning shows a 8 ft SW swell with fresh offshore wind, combined energy of 565 – that’s moderate. Solid, but the period’s short at 7-8 seconds, so the waves will be a little weak. By afternoon it’s 8 ft SW with 663 energy. Worth a go if you’re keen.

Now the standout: Sunday the 9th afternoon brings a 10 ft SW swell, combined energy of 1322 (strong), with clean cross-off wind. But warning – it might be too big for this point break, so experts only. The swell direction’s SW, not the optimum SE, but at this size you won’t be picky.

Monday the 10th afternoon is another banger – 8 ft S swell with a 12-second period (proper groundswell) and 1447 energy (very strong), with offshore wind. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The S direction works well at La Derecha. Crowds are possible here, so expect company.

Tuesday the 11th morning offers 5 ft S swell, 616 energy, light cross-off breeze – clean and good for intermediates.

After that it fades. Wednesday the 12th drops under 4 ft, and by Thursday the 13th it’s tiny and choppy. The last few days see bigger east swell (7 to 8 ft), but onshore wind wrecks it – messy.

Best bets: Sunday the 9th afternoon and Monday the 10th afternoon for the experts. For everyone else, Tuesday the 4th or Tuesday the 11th mornings are your clean, smaller windows.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

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Thursday
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Friday
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SSE
11
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11
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11
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SSE
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
156
88
65
46
213
280
286
220
171
137
99
67
51
38
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29
43
46
20
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
5
NNE
15
ENE
15
NE
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NE
5
ENE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
E
15
NE
10
NE
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NNE
5
E
15
NE
20
NNE
30
W
35
WSW
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
9:15PM0.38m
3:02AM0.21m
3:46PM0.22m
9:59PM0.37m
3:53AM0.21m
4:27PM0.20m
10:46PM0.36m
4:48AM0.21m
5:07PM0.18m
11:34PM0.34m
5:46AM0.21m
5:47PM0.15m
00:26AM0.32m
6:51AM0.21m
12:40PM0.43m
6:24PM0.13m
8:06AM0.22m
1:33PM0.46m
2:17AM0.28m
Low Tide
00:57AM0.17m
6:09AM0.09m
12:59PM0.14m
6:21PM0.15m
6:48AM0.11m
1:54PM0.13m
7:04PM0.13m
7:26AM0.13m
2:52PM0.13m
7:48PM0.10m
3:08AM0.14m
3:58PM0.13m
8:34PM0.08m
3:57AM0.13m
5:12PM0.13m
9:24PM0.06m
4:50AM0.12m
10:19PM0.04m
rain showers
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7:26
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5:55
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the La Derecha Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Derecha 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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