Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,026 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the outlook for Las Piscinas.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The pattern for the next 16 days is pretty much locked in, and it's not what we want to see. For the most part, we're looking at a persistent onshore or cross-onshore wind regime from the NNE, and the swell, while it shows up, is often short-period windswell with a period of just 6 to 8 seconds. That kind of short-period energy just doesn't wrap in well here, and the winds are constantly messing with the surface. The water is sitting at 75°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it's not a cold wait.
From now through the end of August, it's a write-off. The surf is poor, with winds either onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and weak. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting between 130 and 170 (moderate wave energy) for the most part, but it's all messy. The first glimmer of something different comes on Sunday, the 23rd of August. The wind is still onshore, but we see the period jump to 10 seconds in the morning, and then 14 seconds in the afternoon with the combined energy hitting 677 (moderate wave energy). The swell direction shifts to NNW. It's still a "poor surf conditions" call, but it’s a sign that there's some groundswell trying to push in.
Monday the 24th of August morning is the first time we get a "marginal" call. The swell is 6 ft from the NNW with a 12-second period and combined energy of 820 (moderate wave energy). The wind is onshore at 12 mph, so it's still not clean, but there's some decent energy in the water. This is the first spot where you might find a couple of closeouts, but don't expect anything groomed.
The wind continues to be a problem through the end of the month. It's not until the 1st of September that we see a slight shift, with the wind finally going onshore more consistently, but the swell drops to a 7-second period. The energy is low (321 to 348, moderate wave energy), and it's just not worth the paddle. The last few days of the forecast, from the 3rd to the 5th of September, show a bit more size, with swell heights up to 7 ft, but the period stays short (7 to 8 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore. The combined energy gets up to 670 (moderate wave energy), but the poor quality persists.
Honestly, if you're a paddle surfer, there's nothing here to get excited about. The constant NNE wind and short-period windswell make for a messy, choppy, and generally unappealing setup. If you're into kite surfing, this constant cross-onshore wind and bumpy water might look a lot more interesting. For the rest of us, it's a blank run. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
160 | 153 | 127 | 108 | 88 | 89 | 184 | 536 | 1026 | 820 | 730 | 595 | 452 | 371 | 229 | 111 | 84 | 90 | 126 | 142 | 385 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:26PM1.33m | 10:10AM1.44m | 11:01PM1.39m | 11:26AM1.56m | 11:59PM1.51m | 12:15PM1.71m | 00:40AM1.65m | 12:52PM1.87m | 1:14AM1.78m | 1:25PM2.02m | 1:45AM1.90m | 1:56PM2.14m | 2:15AM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM0.84m | 3:34AM0.86m | 4:48PM0.79m | 5:04AM0.78m | 5:52PM0.66m | 5:59AM0.65m | 6:34PM0.52m | 6:38AM0.51m | 7:08PM0.38m | 7:11AM0.38m | 7:40PM0.26m | 7:42AM0.27m | 8:09PM0.16m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | NNE 6 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | N 16 | N 15 | N 14 |
7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 88 | 82 | 184 | 536 | 1026 | 820 | 730 | 595 | 452 | 371 | 229 | 111 | 84 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | N 8 | N 12 | NW 8 | NNW 17 | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 71 | 3 | 57 | 102 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | S 13 | NW 9 | N 8 | S 13 | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | — | — |
3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 26 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
160 | 153 | 127 | 108 | — | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 11 | — | 15 | 15 | 25 | 90 | 126 | 142 | 385 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 38 | 124 | 124 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 115 |
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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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