Surf Forecasts:
La Yerbabuena surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Yerbabuena over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty here. Well, I've had a good look at the charts for our patch, and to be honest, it's a pretty grim run we're looking at for the next couple of weeks. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – the forecast is a real dry spell for decent waves.
The only spot that's even on the radar is La Yerbabuena, a point and river setup that *can* be magic when it's on. But the word from the guidance is that it's inconsistent, and it's often crowded, so you'll be sharing the peak with plenty of others if it ever fires. The water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right now, and for the rest of August, it's just a whole lot of nothing. We're looking at tiny swell, mostly under 3 ft, with weak wave energy values all in the double digits (like 6 to 70). The wind is all over the shop – cross-on, onshore, a bit of cross-off – but it doesn't matter much when there's nothing to ride. The wave comment on every single entry is "poor surf conditions," and the scores are all zero. It's a real bummer.
We do start to see a tiny pulse of energy coming in around the 1st of September. On Tuesday morning the 1st, the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the WNW, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 113. That's still weak, and the wind is a light cross-on. It's not going to be good, but it's the biggest thing we've seen in the whole forecast. The following morning, the 2nd, is similar with 4 ft of WNW swell and 90 energy. It's a far cry from what La Yerbabuena needs to really shine, which is a solid SW groundswell. A WNW wind-swell with a short period is just not going to get that point running.
So, honestly, there's nothing to get excited about. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for surf. No standout options, no best days. It's a blank run. Don't plan your week around it. The forecast can always change, but right now, you're better off finding something else to do. This stretch of coast is going to be flat.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 5 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 47 | 25 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 20 | 24 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.57m | 9:12AM1.49m | 9:49PM1.43m | 10:28AM1.40m | 11:19PM1.36m | 12:00PM1.41m | 00:45AM1.40m | 1:14PM1.51m | 1:46AM1.50m | 2:05PM1.65m | 2:29AM1.62m | 2:44PM1.79m | 3:05AM1.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM0.56m | 2:43AM0.65m | 3:12PM0.70m | 3:46AM0.77m | 4:38PM0.79m | 5:23AM0.82m | 6:23PM0.76m | 6:53AM0.75m | 7:34PM0.66m | 7:49AM0.63m | 8:20PM0.52m | 8:29AM0.49m | 8:57PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 5 | WNW 9 | W 4 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 47 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | W 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | E 7 | E 6 | — | W 11 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 16 | — | 25 | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | — | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 4 | SW 2 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | — | 17 | — | — | 25 | 12 | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 284 | 285 | 284 | 284 | 209 | 203 | 200 | 157 | 209 | 200 | 281 | 156 | 223 | 157 | 274 | 223 | 385 | 78 | 107 | 681 |
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The above surf forecast table for La Yerbabuena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Yerbabuena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Yerbabuena 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 Yerbabuena) 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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