Surf Forecasts:
La Guancha surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNE swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Guancha this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Guancha in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 15s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Guancha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNE 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 460 | 452 | 612 | 193 | 169 | 122 | 206 | 186 | 223 | 258 | 319 | 501 | 564 | 593 | 521 | 388 | 296 | 283 | 226 | 191 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:56PM2.23m | 3:16AM2.06m | 3:28PM2.22m | 3:48AM2.05m | 4:01PM2.15m | 4:23AM2.00m | 4:38PM2.03m | 5:02AM1.90m | 5:21PM1.87m | 5:48AM1.77m | 6:16PM1.69m | 6:50AM1.64m | 7:34PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08PM0.04m | 9:14AM0.11m | 9:39PM0.05m | 9:47AM0.14m | 10:11PM0.11m | 10:23AM0.21m | 10:48PM0.22m | 11:05AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.37m | 11:55AM0.45m | 00:24AM0.53m | 1:06PM0.59m | 1:43AM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | NNW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 460 | 452 | 4 | 193 | 169 | 68 | 21 | 55 | 28 | 83 | 80 | 71 | 41 | 31 | 16 | 17 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 11 | S 18 | SSW 17 | N 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | N 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | N 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 6 | 28 | 10 | 46 | 20 | 41 | 98 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 40 | 35 | — | 17 | — | — | 2 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 12 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | N 10 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 11 | 26 | 8 | 28 | 31 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 187 | 189 | 612 | 156 | 131 | 122 | 206 | 186 | 223 | 258 | 319 | 501 | 564 | 593 | 521 | 388 | 296 | 283 | 226 | 191 | 215 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 107 | 107 | 107 | 43 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 46 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
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Information about the La Guancha Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Guancha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Guancha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Guancha 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 Guancha) 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 Guancha 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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