
Surf Forecasts:
La Derecha del Cartel surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha del Cartel in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for La Derecha del Cartel over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with ya – this stretch is lookin’ pretty flat for the most part, but there’s a little glimmer of hope tucked away in the second week.
The water temp is sittin’ around 74°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The reef setup here likes a NW swell, and that’s what we’re workin’ with, but the size just ain’t there for the first week and a half. We’re lookin’ at a long dry spell from now all the way through to around the 11th of August – days and days of tiny, weak surf. The best of that early period might be Thursday the 30th of July afternoon when a little 4 ft NE windswell shows up, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the energy is only moderate (124). The wind is light offshore from the SE, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary stuff. Not worth gettin’ excited about.
The one true standout in the whole 16-day window lands on Wednesday the 12th of August, morning. That’s your best bet by a long shot. Swell from the NE at 5 ft with a period of 7 seconds, but the combined energy jumps up to 239 – moderate-strong for this spot. The wind is glassy from the east at 3 mph, so it’ll be dead clean. The reef should offer some proper shaped waves, and with that energy level, it’ll be punchy. For an intermediate surfer, that’s a solid morning. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect some company.
Before that, there’s a little pulse Monday the 11th of August morning with 4 ft from the NE, clean offshore winds, but it’s still a bit undercooked with weak energy (130) and short period.
After the 12th, it drops right back to tiny, weak conditions again through to the 14th.
So, if you’re keen, circle the 12th of August. The rest? Honestly, you’re better off checkin’ the forecast again next week.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NE 6 | WNW 9 | NE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NE 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
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9 | 112 | 8 | 73 | 29 | 47 | 46 | 41 | 32 | 29 | 36 | 90 | 99 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 47 | 46 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:37PM1.88m | 2:56AM1.68m | 3:09PM1.91m | 3:28AM1.69m | 3:40PM1.91m | 4:01AM1.68m | 4:13PM1.87m | 4:36AM1.65m | 4:48PM1.79m | 5:15AM1.60m | 5:28PM1.69m | 6:01AM1.53m | 6:19PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52PM0.17m | 8:51AM0.20m | 9:23PM0.15m | 9:22AM0.20m | 9:54PM0.16m | 9:55AM0.23m | 10:27PM0.19m | 10:31AM0.28m | 11:03PM0.24m | 11:11AM0.36m | 11:44PM0.32m | 12:00PM0.45m | 00:36AM0.42m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSW 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
45 | 53 | 37 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 41 | 32 | 29 | 12 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 23 | 47 | 74 | 25 | 45 | 43 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | ENE 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | NW 4 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 47 | 18 | 42 | 5 | 59 | 90 | 55 | 50 | 77 | 30 | 15 | 41 | 40 | 47 | 46 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | ENE 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SSW 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | NW 4 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 36 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 49 | 3 | 27 | 10 | 34 | 57 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | ENE 6 | W 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
143 | 112 | 119 | 73 | 106 | 54 | 1 | 8 | — | 14 | 2 | 90 | 99 | 84 | 92 | 68 | 155 | 69 | 101 | 98 | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 698 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 17 | 132 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Derecha del Cartel 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 del Cartel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Derecha del Cartel 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 del Cartel) 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 del Cartel 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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