Surf Forecasts:
La Yerbabuena surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Yerbabuena in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Yerbabuena over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next few weeks.
First off, I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. There’s a proper long gap of nothing worth getting wet for, so if you’re hanging for a wave, you’re going to need some patience.
Looking at the whole forecast, it’s mostly flat, small, and messy. The first real whisper of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Saturday, July 25th. That’s a solid 11-day stretch with no recommendations at all. For this area, a blank run like that isn’t unusual, but it still stings.
The only spot with any pulse is La Yerbabuena, a point/river setup that’s fairly exposed to the SW swell. It’s inconsistent and doesn’t break often, so when it does, it’s worth noting.
Saturday, July 25th, there’s a slight tease. The Saturday morning session shows a glassy, calm sea with a 4ft swell pushing from the WNW, period around 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (136). It’s small, but the glassy wind means it’ll be clean. Not a standout by any means, but it’s the best we’ve got. The water temp is around 72°F, which is about average for this time of year.
Sunday, July 26th, the morning has a similar feel – 3ft from the WNW with a light cross-offshore breeze, so it’ll be clean again. The combined energy is moderate (126). Still small, but okay for a paddle.
Beyond that, we’re back into tiny, choppy, or cross-on junk. The long period (11 seconds) on the afternoon of July 27th is a tease, but it’s only 1.0ft and cross-shore wind, so it won’t offer anything.
Honestly, if you’re waiting for a proper session, you’re better off checking back in a week. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, the only real window is that Saturday and Sunday morning around July 25th and 26th. Keep an eye on the sky.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 11 | W 5 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 8 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 80 | 42 | 25 | 49 | 25 | 9 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:05PM2.21m | 4:35AM2.06m | 4:54PM2.28m | 5:22AM2.06m | 5:40PM2.29m | 6:07AM2.01m | 6:25PM2.24m | 6:52AM1.93m | 7:10PM2.13m | 7:38AM1.82m | 7:56PM1.97m | 8:24AM1.71m | 8:44PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47AM0.13m | 10:22PM0.00m | 10:34AM0.08m | 11:10PM-0.03m | 11:19AM0.07m | 11:56PM-0.01m | 12:03PM0.11m | 00:41AM0.07m | 12:46PM0.19m | 1:25AM0.19m | 1:30PM0.31m | 2:09AM0.33m | 2:16PM0.44m | 2:55AM0.47m | |||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 12 | WNW 7 | W 5 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 80 | 7 | 25 | 49 | 25 | 6 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | E 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | E 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | W 10 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | W 7 | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | E 6 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | WNW 4 | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | 24 | 4 | — | 10 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 60 | 28 | 65 | 104 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 233 | 280 | 115 | 291 | 325 | 22 | 407 | 280 | 47 | 107 | 250 | 115 | 233 | 280 | 823 | 200 | 78 | 551 | 115 | 203 | 250 |
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