Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, N swell with 961 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Piscinas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Las Piscinas in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
To be straight with you, this outlook for Las Piscinas is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, and the first recommendation doesn’t even hit the charts until... well, to be honest, it never really does. The entire period is a write-off for decent waves. From Monday, August 24th, right through to Tuesday, September 8th, every single report is flagged as poor surf conditions, and not one session scores above a zero internally. That’s a brutal stretch.
The core issue is simple: the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, usually from the NNE. Even when we get some size, like Monday morning the 24th with a 6-foot swell from the NNW and a period of 12 seconds, the wind messes it completely. That morning shows a combined energy of 985 (moderate energy), but with a NNE breeze at 9 mph blowing straight onshore, it’s just a messy wall. By afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph, and with a cross-onshore direction, it’s choppy and lumpy.
There’s a bit more juice later—Wednesday morning, September 2nd, shows a 7-foot swell from the NNE with an 8-second period and combined energy of 546 (moderate energy). But again, the wind is onshore, and that short period means the waves are crumbly and weak for the size.
The water temperature on that first Monday is running 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so at least a dip feels nice.
Because this is a reef break exposed to the swell, you’d think it’d handle the direction, but the optimum swell is from the N, and we keep getting NNE or NNW. Add in the constant wind from an offshore direction (NNE), and it’s just not cleaning up. Honestly, for a fair chunk of the period, with that steady side-shore wind and a beach-reef setup, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
No standouts here, folks. This is one of those blank runs that happens in the area. It’s not ideal, but forecasts can change, and it won’t stay poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
985 | 750 | 595 | 443 | 326 | 202 | 189 | 165 | 105 | 28 | 55 | 165 | 212 | 278 | 537 | 562 | 572 | 410 | 313 | 264 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:15PM1.71m | 00:40AM1.65m | 12:52PM1.87m | 1:14AM1.78m | 1:25PM2.02m | 1:45AM1.90m | 1:56PM2.14m | 2:15AM1.99m | 2:26PM2.22m | 2:46AM2.06m | 2:57PM2.26m | 3:17AM2.09m | 3:29PM2.24m | 3:49AM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.52m | 6:38AM0.51m | 7:08PM0.38m | 7:11AM0.38m | 7:40PM0.26m | 7:42AM0.27m | 8:09PM0.16m | 8:12AM0.19m | 8:39PM0.09m | 8:43AM0.14m | 9:09PM0.06m | 9:15AM0.12m | 9:40PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | S 10 | N 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
985 | 750 | 595 | 443 | 326 | 202 | 189 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 562 | 572 | 410 | 313 | 264 | 151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | S 10 | W 8 | W 8 | — | N 13 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 |
14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | S 10 | N 13 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 11 | 15 | 5 | 165 | 105 | 12 | 55 | 165 | 212 | 278 | 537 | 174 | 169 | 137 | 62 | 46 | 107 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 12 | 525 | 125 | 525 | 525 | 115 | 124 | 115 | 115 | 38 | 115 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
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Information about the Las Piscinas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Las Piscinas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Piscinas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Piscinas 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 Piscinas) 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 Piscinas 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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