Surf Forecasts:
Graciosa - Lagou surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, NNW swell with 1,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Graciosa - Lagou this week:
The surf forecast for Graciosa - Lagou over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Graciosa - Lagou in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graciosa - Lagou over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | N 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 101 | 158 | 183 | 175 | 175 | 110 | 113 | 227 | 227 | 218 | 160 | 131 | 157 | 144 | 524 | 289 | 629 | 770 | 1011 | 676 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:13PM1.40m | 4:35AM1.30m | 4:51PM1.33m | 5:16AM1.24m | 5:36PM1.24m | 6:06AM1.17m | 6:31PM1.14m | 7:13AM1.10m | 7:49PM1.05m | 8:42AM1.07m | 9:28PM1.02m | 10:16AM1.12m | 10:55PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM0.11m | 10:27PM0.10m | 10:39AM0.16m | 11:05PM0.16m | 11:22AM0.24m | 11:51PM0.25m | 12:17PM0.33m | 00:50AM0.34m | 1:31PM0.41m | 2:11AM0.41m | 3:11PM0.43m | 3:47AM0.40m | 4:45PM0.36m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
134 | 101 | 56 | 183 | 175 | 175 | 110 | 113 | 227 | 227 | 218 | 160 | 131 | 157 | 144 | 524 | 279 | 629 | 770 | 1011 | 676 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 18 | S 15 | S 18 | N 8 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | N 12 | N 12 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
48 | 60 | 17 | 152 | 36 | 193 | 186 | 245 | 159 | 153 | 150 | 91 | 85 | 84 | 52 | 314 | 289 | 109 | 44 | 30 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | N 8 | S 17 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | N 11 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 95 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 46 | 25 | 154 | 24 | 24 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
34 | 32 | 158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 51 | 76 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Graciosa - Lagou Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Graciosa - Lagou provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Graciosa - Lagou can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Graciosa - Lagou 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 (Graciosa - Lagou) 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 Graciosa - Lagou 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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