Surf Forecasts:
Graciosa - Lagou surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNE swell with 609 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with W 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graciosa - Lagou over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | WSW 5 | NNE 10 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
90 | 53 | 102 | 71 | 47 | 87 | 153 | 104 | 196 | 191 | 609 | 452 | 186 | 144 | 103 | 65 | 47 | 61 | 42 | 46 | 92 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:59PM1.03m | 7:38AM1.00m | 8:06PM0.94m | 9:00AM0.96m | 9:37PM0.91m | 10:30AM0.98m | 11:00PM0.95m | 11:36AM1.05m | 11:56PM1.02m | 12:22PM1.14m | 00:38AM1.10m | 1:00PM1.23m | 1:14AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.42m | 1:11AM0.44m | 1:48PM0.51m | 2:20AM0.51m | 3:20PM0.56m | 3:52AM0.52m | 4:53PM0.53m | 5:10AM0.47m | 5:55PM0.46m | 6:03AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.37m | 6:43AM0.30m | 7:13PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | E 8 | W 9 | W 9 | N 6 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | S 15 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | W 5 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | N 7 |
90 | 46 | 102 | 71 | 36 | 87 | 153 | 104 | 157 | 191 | 609 | 452 | 186 | 110 | 103 | 79 | 41 | 42 | 18 | 46 | 92 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | W 8 | E 8 | N 6 | W 8 | ENE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | WSW 8 | WNW 6 | S 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NW 5 | ENE 7 | WNW 6 |
48 | 48 | 41 | 30 | 47 | 43 | 181 | 80 | 21 | 29 | 146 | 92 | 119 | 144 | 77 | 65 | 44 | 61 | 6 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 10 | S 16 | E 8 | S 14 | W 8 | ENE 7 | S 13 | ENE 6 | S 15 | WNW 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 7 | SW 5 | WNW 5 | ENE 7 |
36 | 53 | 81 | 41 | 148 | 49 | 27 | 53 | 8 | 150 | 14 | 88 | 85 | 84 | 51 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 6 | 5 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 4 | NW 8 | NE 4 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — |
— | — | 12 | — | — | — | 94 | 40 | 196 | 31 | — | 202 | — | — | — | 3 | 47 | 5 | 42 | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 0 | 4 | 51 | 76 | 76 | 83 | 259 | 1200 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 269 | 269 | 83 | 259 | 1195 |
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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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