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Las Cuevas Surf Forecast
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Las Cuevas surfForecast / Tobago / Trinidad and Tobago
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Las Cuevas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Las Cuevas sea temperature is
27.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Cuevas this week:
The surf forecast for Las Cuevas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Las Cuevas in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 6th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Cuevas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wed 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | |
127 | 109 | 131 | 91 | 73 | 127 | 94 | 47 | 69 | 94 | 110 | 139 | 152 | 181 | 218 | 215 | 163 | 196 | 208 | 186 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 2:10AM0.73m | 3:10PM0.61m | 2:37AM0.74m | 3:49PM0.59m | 3:06AM0.74m | 4:27PM0.57m | 3:36AM0.73m | 5:05PM0.54m | 4:08AM0.72m | 5:44PM0.51m | 4:42AM0.70m | 6:25PM0.49m | 5:18AM0.67m | 7:12PM0.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:45AM0.11m | 8:27PM0.29m | 9:20AM0.08m | 8:57PM0.29m | 9:56AM0.05m | 9:27PM0.30m | 10:32AM0.05m | 9:56PM0.31m | 11:10AM0.06m | 10:24PM0.33m | 11:51AM0.09m | 10:54PM0.35m | 12:36PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
 | 6:16 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 |
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Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 30 |
27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 14 | NNE 13 | E 7 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
 kJ | 31 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 32 | 17 | 43 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 22 | 33 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 11 | — | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNW 11 | NNE 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 12 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 15 | N 12 | NNE 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 127 | 109 | 131 | 91 | 73 | 127 | 94 | 47 | 69 | 94 | 110 | 139 | 152 | 181 | 218 | 215 | 163 | 196 | 208 | 186 | 220 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 75 | 0 | 75 | 75 | 0 | 326 | 75 | 75 | 336 | 610 | 610 | 148 | 610 | 148 | 0 | 75 | 148 | 521 | 610 | 148 |
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Information about the Las Cuevas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Las Cuevas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Cuevas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Cuevas 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 (Las Cuevas) 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 Las Cuevas 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.
Las Cuevas is 16 km (10 miles) from Tunapuna. If you plan a holiday in Tobago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tunapuna. Tunapuna has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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