
Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 958 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Las Piscinas are a tough watch. There’s a real dry spell coming. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions stretching from Monday the 20th of July all the way through to Friday the 31st of July. That’s a long gap of over a week with nothing worth getting excited about, so don’t bother rushing down there.
The main issue is the wind. It’s blowing from the north to north-northeast most of the time, and that’s straight onshore for this spot. When it’s not onshore, it’s a messy cross-onshore. That wind state is just killing any chance of clean waves. The swell is there, bumping up from 6ft to 8ft, and the combined energy climbs from moderate (306) right up to strong (887) by the weekend of the 25th and 26th, but it’s all short period stuff – mostly 7 to 8 seconds. That’s just windswell, chopped up and messy. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year at 73°, but that doesn’t help the surf.
There is a slight glimmer, but it’s way out there. On Saturday the 1st of August, conditions look a little more promising. We’ve got a 7ft to 7ft NNE swell, period stretching to 9 seconds, and the wind finally drops to a gentle breeze from the north. The combined energy is moderate to strong (600 to 725). It’s still onshore, but lighter. The forecast calls it “marginal,” so it’s a maybe. Then on Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell holds at 8ft, same 9-second period, but the combined energy jumps to 1151 – that’s strong wave energy. If that NNE swell lines up right, and with the wind still a moderate breeze from the north, there might be a window. This is a reef setup, and with a 9-second period, it’s not a classic groundswell, but it’s the best we’ve got. The 8ft is getting big, so this is for the experienced crew only.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, there’s no standout. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on that Sunday the 2nd of August, but don’t hold your breath. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a pretty blank run. For a reef break that’s consistent, this is a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
428 | 464 | 441 | 397 | 362 | 344 | 310 | 297 | 303 | 356 | 426 | 494 | 589 | 636 | 744 | 823 | 887 | 935 | 870 | 847 | 699 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:44PM1.83m | 7:17AM1.63m | 7:37PM1.65m | 8:16AM1.55m | 8:44PM1.51m | 9:28AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.45m | 10:42AM1.54m | 11:17PM1.47m | 11:44AM1.62m | 00:14AM1.55m | 12:33PM1.73m | 00:58AM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:22PM0.50m | 1:01AM0.51m | 1:16PM0.63m | 1:53AM0.64m | 2:24PM0.73m | 2:59AM0.73m | 3:47PM0.76m | 4:15AM0.75m | 5:06PM0.72m | 5:23AM0.70m | 6:05PM0.62m | 6:15AM0.61m | 6:51PM0.51m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | W 10 | S 13 | NW 9 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | S 13 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 12 | — | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | W 13 | NW 12 | N 9 | — | S 12 | W 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — |
2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
428 | 464 | 441 | 397 | 362 | 344 | 310 | 297 | 303 | 356 | 426 | 494 | 589 | 636 | 744 | 823 | 887 | 935 | 870 | 847 | 699 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 115 | 45 | 45 | 115 | 108 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 525 | 115 | 115 | 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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