Surf Forecasts:
Graciosa - Lagou surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with NNW 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Graciosa - Lagou in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graciosa - Lagou over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
214 | 189 | 116 | 79 | 60 | 53 | 37 | 24 | 57 | 57 | 43 | 48 | 68 | 157 | 132 | 90 | 86 | 94 | 65 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:13AM1.39m | 3:32PM1.55m | 3:53AM1.37m | 4:12PM1.49m | 4:32AM1.32m | 4:51PM1.40m | 5:12AM1.25m | 5:29PM1.28m | 5:53AM1.16m | 6:11PM1.15m | 6:39AM1.08m | 6:59PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM-0.01m | 9:17AM-0.00m | 9:51PM0.01m | 9:57AM0.04m | 10:29PM0.06m | 10:36AM0.11m | 11:06PM0.14m | 11:15AM0.20m | 11:43PM0.24m | 11:56AM0.31m | 00:23AM0.34m | 12:44PM0.42m | 1:11AM0.44m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
214 | 189 | 116 | 79 | 60 | 53 | 37 | 24 | 57 | 57 | 43 | 48 | 68 | 157 | 132 | 90 | 119 | 134 | 115 | 85 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
51 | 38 | 25 | 26 | 54 | 33 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 40 | 62 | 106 | 86 | 94 | 65 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | NNE 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | N 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 |
21 | 10 | 30 | 31 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 10 | 53 | 48 | 45 | 41 | 67 | 36 | 58 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 352 | 352 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 76 |
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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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