Surf Forecasts:
La Derecha del Cartel surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NE swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down this same outlook for La Derecha del Cartel, but in feet and Fahrenheit.
Plain and simple, it’s a long, slow grind with a whole lot of nothing, then one real flash of life. The first decent surf doesn’t show up until Friday, August 28th. Before that, we’re staring at a big, empty gap. The water temperature is about 75°, which is dead average for the season. That’s the only thing that’s normal.
For the first ten days, from Tuesday, August 18th through to Thursday, August 27th, it’s a real struggle. We’re talking tiny waves, most under 2 to 3 feet, with periods that are all over the place, often short and weak. The wave energy is pathetic, so you’re just looking at flat, small, and messy. The wind is often glassy or offshore, but you can’t surf what isn’t there. The best you’ll get is a “surfable but very ordinary” comment, but honestly, it’s barely worth getting your wetsuit on.
The moment that gets the blood pumping is Friday, August 28th. That’s the day the forecast finally shows some muscle. We’re looking at a solid 4-foot NE swell, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wave energy jumps into the moderate zone. The wind is offshore and clean, from the SE. This is the best on offer, and it’s a proper reef break, so it should handle that NE swell direction beautifully. The only thing is that this spot is fairly consistent and can get crowded, so expect company.
Saturday, August 29th keeps a similar 4-foot NE swell and offshore wind, so the quality will be there, but it’s a step down in energy. Still worth a look, but the Friday is the pick.
After that, the swell drops off a cliff again. From Sunday, August 30th right through to the end on Wednesday, September 2nd, we’re back to tiny, weak waves and poor conditions. The wind stays clean, but it’s just not enough swell to do anything with.
So, to wrap it up: a massive, boring gap for the first ten days. Then, on Friday, August 28th, we get one proper window of clean, rideable waves. The rest of the period is a write-off. It’s a long wait for one good day, but that Friday is a beauty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NE 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NE 4 | S 16 | NE 5 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | NE 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
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 kJ | 39 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 22 | 38 | 12 | 0 | 35 | 22 | 10 | 83 | 28 | 21 | 13 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.55m | 5:57AM1.46m | 6:18PM1.37m | 6:48AM1.34m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.40m | 11:40PM0.46m | 12:02PM0.54m | 00:22AM0.60m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | S 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 189 | 184 | 137 | 357 | 228 | 355 | 254 | 181 | 371 | 346 | 265 | 187 | 181 | 135 | 26 | 11 | 75 | 48 | 17 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | SSW 17 | S 16 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | NNW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 5 | NNW 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | N 7 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | S 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 96 | 135 | 11 | 48 | 38 | 134 | 181 | 13 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 28 | 21 | 95 | 77 | 16 | 15 | 47 | 47 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | ENE 4 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | ENE 4 | NW 9 | W 11 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 8 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 39 | 3 | 4 | 24 | — | 19 | 12 | 20 | 35 | — | 51 | 83 | 12 | 6 | 71 | 25 | 36 | 51 | 49 | 76 | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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