Surf Forecasts:
La Derecha del Cartel surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Derecha del Cartel this week:
The surf forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha del Cartel in the next 16 days are 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking out La Derecha del Cartel. This reef spot is exposed to the swell and wants it from the NW. Water’s around 76°, which is pretty normal for the season.
We’re talking a dead start. From Thursday the 20th through the end of August, it’s mostly flat or tiny, weak waves. The combined energy is in the single digits or low double digits most of the time—like 0 to 49 (weak energy)—and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” There’s a little bump on Monday the 24th with energy up to 115 (moderate), but the swell is only 2ft from the NNW with a 12-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can be tricky for a reef, maybe breaking a bit straight, but with glassy conditions, it’s surfable, just not great. The rest of that week is a dud.
The real highlight shapes up around Saturday the 29th of August. Friday the 28th afternoon shows a jump: 5ft from the NE, period only 7 seconds (short-period windswell), energy at 198 (moderate), and glassy wind. Then Saturday the 29th morning is the best window: 5ft from the NE, 7-second period, energy at 271 (moderate), with a light offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s clean, well-oriented for the reef, and the swell direction is close to the optimum NW. It’s intermediate-level, not too big, and crowds are often here, so be ready to share. Sunday the 30th morning is still okay with 4ft NE and offshore winds, but the period drops to 7 seconds and energy is 221 (moderate). After that, it fades again into the first week of September.
So, the one to aim for is Saturday the 29th of August morning. It’s not a massive swell, but it’s the only real shot at good waves in this long, flat run. The rest of the 16 days has gaps of several days between anything rideable. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 16 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 41 | 131 | 115 | 107 | 60 | 34 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.22m | 8:07AM1.26m | 9:04PM1.15m | 9:51AM1.26m | 10:43PM1.19m | 11:08AM1.37m | 11:42PM1.30m | 11:58AM1.50m | 00:23AM1.43m | 12:35PM1.65m | 00:57AM1.55m | 1:08PM1.78m | 1:28AM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02PM0.67m | 1:25AM0.72m | 2:43PM0.74m | 3:13AM0.76m | 4:34PM0.69m | 4:47AM0.69m | 5:38PM0.58m | 5:41AM0.57m | 6:20PM0.46m | 6:20AM0.45m | 6:53PM0.33m | 6:53AM0.33m | 7:24PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 254 | 181 | 371 | 366 | 265 | 187 | 181 | 135 | 95 | 76 | 75 | 131 | 115 | 107 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | NNW 10 | NNW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NNW 9 | ENE 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 134 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 41 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 34 | 7 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | S 16 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | ENE 4 | NNW 9 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 181 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 23 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 21 | 50 | 53 | 29 | 36 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | — | 6 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 22 | 32 | 17 | 54 | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 19 | 515 |
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