Las Piscinas Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.14° N 15.56° W

Las Piscinas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Piscinas sea temperature is
24.0° C
1.2° 

Las Piscinas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Las Piscinas surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 479 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 0.1m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. We’ve got a 16-day stretch ahead, and honestly, it’s a tough one. The surf is going to be a real challenge for the next two weeks. There’s a big gap of poor conditions right from the start, and it stays that way for a long time.

The first chance of a wave is a no-go. From Tuesday, August 18, right through, the setup is just off. The wind is mostly coming from the north and northeast, blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore, and the waves are short, choppy, and messy. The swell is coming from the north and north-northeast, which isn’t what this spot wants. The wave energy during the first week starts off low, at 166 (weak), but builds into a moderate range, hitting 479 and 538 (moderate energy) by Monday, August 24. But don’t get excited—it’s all cross-onshore and choppy, with the swell jumping up to 6 ft. That’s too big for beginners, and the wind is a mess.

The water temperature is hanging around 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a bit of a treat if you were planning a swim, but for surfing, it’s not going to save the day.

The entire stretch from August 18 through to September 2 is a write-off for quality surfing. Day after day, the forecast is “poor surf conditions.” The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, with speeds of 9 to 16 mph. The swell period is mostly short, between 6 and 8 seconds, which means weak, disorganized waves. Even when the swell height hits 6 ft on August 24, the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, making it a mess.

There is a slight shift at the very end of the forecast, around August 30 and 31, where the swell starts to come from the north-northwest, with a longer period of 9 to 10 seconds. The swell height drops to 3 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore. The combined energy is weak, around 150 to 204. It’s a bit more promising, but still not clean. It’s a frustrating run.

The pick of the crop, if you can call it that, is Las Piscinas. It’s a consistent reef break that works best with a north swell, and it’s exposed. But the wind is never right. The crowds are often around, so even if the waves were good, you’d be sharing them. The strongest swell energy comes on Monday, August 24, with 6 ft from the north-northeast, and a combined energy of 538 (moderate), but the wind is cross-onshore at 16 mph. It’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle one.

For the whole 16 days, there is no standout session. The best chance of a cleaner wave is the very end, around August 30 and 31, with the north-northwest groundswell, but the wind is still not offshore. It’s a long, dry spell.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
24
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1.2
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1.3
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1.4
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1.6
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1.7
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1.5
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1.4
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
140
133
169
165
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196
165
223
215
213
320
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302
212
175
216
359
389
476
446
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
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15
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15
N
15
N
15
N
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:54PM1.77m
6:17AM1.66m
6:40PM1.57m
7:09AM1.53m
7:45PM1.40m
8:28AM1.43m
9:26PM1.33m
10:10AM1.44m
11:01PM1.39m
11:26AM1.56m
11:59PM1.51m
12:15PM1.71m
00:40AM1.65m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.46m
00:00AM0.53m
12:22PM0.61m
00:44AM0.69m
1:23PM0.76m
1:49AM0.82m
3:01PM0.84m
3:34AM0.86m
4:48PM0.79m
5:04AM0.78m
5:52PM0.66m
5:59AM0.65m
6:34PM0.52m
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Feels °C
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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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