Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, N swell with 901 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. 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 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at the charts for your local stretch. Let's get straight into it.
This is a tough one to call, because the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for quality waves. The forecast is a long run of "poor surf conditions" with scores of zero, which is a real kick in the guts. We're looking at a solid 16 days with no real standout sessions, so you're better off finding something else to do.
Let's start with the water. For the first session on the 25th, the water temp is sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a nice bit of comfort, but it's not going to salvage the surf.
The pattern is mostly a persistent northerly wind, which is a problem. For Las Piscinas, a reef break that's exposed to the north, that wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and it's a moderate breeze for most of the days. This means choppy, messy conditions. The swell is small and weak, with combined energy values mostly in the low hundreds or even below 100, which is weak. You'll see tiny swell heights of 2 ft to 5 ft, and the period is short, between 4 and 11 seconds, so there's no real power behind it.
The exception is a bit of a pulse around the 4th of September. Friday morning, the swell is up to 7 ft from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 597 (moderate), which is the biggest spike in the whole run. But the wind is still a gentle cross-onshore from the NE, making it fairly choppy. The forecast still calls it "marginal," so it's not a goer. The afternoon is worse, with a moderate breeze and choppier conditions.
There's a long-period swell arriving on the 8th of September, with 3 ft from the NNW and a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is 600 (moderate), but the wind is offshore from the N, which is a positive. But the swell is tiny, and it's still rated as poor. For a reef, a long-period swell can be a good thing, but not when it's that small.
Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. There's nothing here to get excited about. The wind is consistently in the wrong direction, and the swell is either too small, too short-period, or both. There's no standout session, no hidden gem. Just a long, flat spell with a few moments that are slightly less bad than the rest. Forget about the board for now.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
443 | 369 | 202 | 153 | 111 | 63 | 28 | 49 | 126 | 140 | 226 | 786 | 606 | 551 | 342 | 281 | 141 | 158 | 83 | 110 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:03PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:48AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.13m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNE 6 | NNW 8 |
443 | 369 | 202 | 153 | 111 | 63 | 28 | 14 | 15 | 33 | 49 | 786 | 606 | 551 | 342 | 281 | 141 | 42 | 75 | 110 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 10 | NNW 8 | N 13 | S 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 8 | S 17 | NNW 9 | S 15 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | N 10 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 47 | 5 | 7 | 54 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | S 10 | N 13 | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | N 13 | N 12 | W 12 | NNW 11 | S 14 | SW 15 |
— | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | — | NNE 6 |
11 | — | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 49 | 126 | 140 | 226 | 114 | 131 | 118 | 134 | 79 | 46 | 158 | 83 | — | 153 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 189 | 189 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 518 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 38 | 108 | 38 | 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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