Surf Forecasts:
La Yerbabuena surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, W swell with 282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Yerbabuena this week:
The surf forecast for La Yerbabuena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Yerbabuena in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Yerbabuena over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the outlook for La Yerbabuena.
First thing you need to know: this is a tough stretch, mate. We’re looking at a long, flat spell where the ocean just doesn’t want to play ball. For the first two weeks of this forecast, the surf is a write-off. We’re talking about day after day of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up whatever small swell tries to push in. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper—mostly double-digit figures like 62, 30, 25—just a sad, weak pulse. You’d be better off taking the board in for a repair than paddling out in that.
There’s a real glimmer of hope, though. It arrives on Monday the 7th of September. The morning session at La Yerbabuena finally shows a pulse of life. A clean 4 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 6 seconds, bumping the combined energy up to 109 (moderate wave energy). The wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s the kind of morning you wait for. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, keep your expectations in check. The swell angle is WNW, but this spot likes a southwest swell for the best shape. Still, when it’s glassy and there’s a bit of size, this point break can offer up some fun lines. It’s an intermediate spot, and it’s inconsistent, so it’s a treat when it lines up. Don’t expect a crowd; it’s a sneaky option.
Before that, don’t bother. The 23rd of August through the 6th of September is a desert. We’ve got a few glassy mornings on the 30th of August and the 2nd of September, but the swell is tiny—2 ft and 1.0 ft respectively—with no energy behind it. The 30th of August morning has a glassy surface, but the combined energy is only 40. You’ll be bobbing around on a lake.
So, the one and only real standout in this 16-day window is the Monday morning of the 7th of September. That’s your session. Mark it. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the only real chance for a proper surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
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 kJ | 15 | 43 | 85 | 135 | 231 | 262 | 201 | 130 | 104 | 54 | 16 | 33 | 8 | 19 | 48 | 36 | 62 | 50 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 00:45AM1.40m | 1:14PM1.51m | 1:46AM1.50m | 2:05PM1.65m | 2:29AM1.62m | 2:44PM1.79m | 3:05AM1.74m | 3:19PM1.94m | 3:37AM1.84m | 3:51PM2.05m | 4:09AM1.93m | 4:22PM2.14m | 4:40AM1.98m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:53AM0.75m | 7:34PM0.66m | 7:49AM0.63m | 8:20PM0.52m | 8:29AM0.49m | 8:57PM0.39m | 9:03AM0.36m | 9:30PM0.27m | 9:34AM0.25m | 10:01PM0.17m | 10:05AM0.16m | 10:32PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | E 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | E 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 43 | 85 | 135 | 231 | 262 | 201 | 130 | 1 | 54 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 45 | 6 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 15 | 4 | 26 | 39 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14 | — | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 5 | W 7 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 104 | — | 12 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 36 | 62 | 50 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 12 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 274 | 1 | 1 | 174 | 157 | 203 | 251 | 157 | 277 | 266 | 385 | 210 | 200 | 461 |
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