Surf Forecasts:
La Playita surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,019 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Playita this week:
The surf forecast for La Playita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Playita in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Playita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 295 | 344 | 940 | 1013 | 389 | 424 | 333 | 301 | 308 | 249 | 169 | 108 | 84 | 56 | 37 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 69 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:11PM0.69m | 9:42AM0.64m | 11:15PM0.68m | 10:18AM0.54m | 00:31AM0.68m | 11:06AM0.47m | 1:54AM0.69m | 12:28PM0.42m | 3:04AM0.72m | 2:10PM0.40m | 3:54AM0.75m | 3:17PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:00AM0.35m | 4:16PM0.20m | 5:25AM0.41m | 5:00PM0.22m | 7:29AM0.43m | 5:57PM0.24m | 9:24AM0.39m | 7:08PM0.24m | 10:23AM0.36m | 8:14PM0.22m | 10:56AM0.33m | 9:06PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 295 | 344 | 940 | 1013 | 389 | 424 | 333 | 301 | 308 | 249 | 169 | 108 | 75 | 53 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 41 | 248 | — | 264 | 108 | 103 | 93 | 54 | 63 | 45 | 102 | 68 | 84 | 56 | 36 | 35 | 19 | 49 | 43 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 144 | 42 | 41 | 37 | 7 | 41 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 38 | 37 | 55 | 51 | 47 | 69 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 13 | 97 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 7 |
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Information about the La Playita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Playita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Playita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Playita 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 Playita) 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 Playita 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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