Surf Forecasts:
La Playita surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with W 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Playita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this 16-day outlook for our region is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, lean stretch with barely a ripple worth getting wet for. The good news? There’s a tiny glimmer right at the very end, but you’ll need some patience.
The story starts on Friday the 4th of September, and it’s not pretty. For over two weeks, we’re looking at flat to tiny surf, with most days offering nothing more than knee-high slop or dribble. The wave energy is pitiful, with most readings well under 100 (weak energy), and we’re stuck with short-period windswell that just won’t line up. The wind is all over the shop – cross-shore, onshore, you name it – and it’s keeping everything messy.
There’s a brief moment on Monday the 7th of September, morning, where things get glassy at La Playita. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But the swell is only 1ft from the west with a 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and while it has some decent energy (56 – still weak), it’s just not enough to push anything rideable. It’s a tease. The rest of that week is more of the same – a mix of tiny waves and shifty winds.
We don’t see anything worth calling a surf until Saturday the 19th of September, afternoon. That’s the first real blip on the radar. La Playita picks up a 5ft swell from the southeast with a period of 6 seconds – short-period stuff – but the combined energy jumps to 184 (moderate). The wind is blowing cross-offshore from the ESE at 35 km/h, which will clean up the faces, but it’s still a tricky, short-period wave. It’s the only standout in the whole 16 days, and honestly, it’s a “maybe” for a fun session if you’re keen, but it’s not a classic. This is the best on offer, but it’s not setting the world on fire.
For the rest of the run, you might as well leave the board in the car. From the 4th of September right through to the morning of the 19th, there’s a solid 15-day gap of near-nothing. The wind does go clean cross-off a few times, especially around the 14th to 17th of September, but the swell is so tiny (0.7ft to 3ft) that you’d be scratching for a ripple. It’s just one of those blank runs for the area – the forecasts can change, but right now, it’s dry.
Stay patient, surfers. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 14 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
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 kJ | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 33 | 52 | 98 | 57 | 33 | 109 | 36 | 20 | 28 | 13 | 11 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:52AM2.57m | 9:43PM2.41m | 10:21AM2.47m | 11:30PM2.36m | 12:03PM2.56m | 1:01AM2.53m | 1:20PM2.80m | 2:02AM2.76m | 2:16PM3.07m | 2:49AM2.99m | 3:01PM3.30m | 3:29AM3.17m | 3:42PM3.46m | 4:06AM3.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM1.14m | 3:46AM1.32m | 5:02PM1.20m | 5:43AM1.33m | 6:44PM1.03m | 7:08AM1.13m | 7:50PM0.78m | 8:05AM0.89m | 8:39PM0.54m | 8:50AM0.66m | 9:20PM0.36m | 9:29AM0.48m | 9:57PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — |
 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 9 | SE 5 | WNW 9 | SE 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 52 | 98 | 57 | 33 | 10 | 36 | 20 | 28 | 13 | 4 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | ESE 3 | SSW 4 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | SE 6 | WNW 9 | SE 4 | W 14 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 33 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 13 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 11 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | N 2 | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | SSE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | — | 12 | 33 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 16 | 13 | 109 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 247 | 226 | 247 | 237 | 243 | 145 | 145 | 241 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 182 | 161 | 32 | 175 | 465 | 607 | 119 | 119 | 782 |
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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).
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