Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NNE swell with 350 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. 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 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
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 what's cookin' for Las Piscinas.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. The swell is small, it's short-period wind swell, and the wind is almost always blowing right onshore. This isn't a blank run for the area; it's just a patch of really poor conditions. We're looking at a solid run of days where the waves and wind are just not cooperating.
From now through to the end of August, it's a write-off. We've got consistent onshore wind from the North and North-Northeast, with swell sizes hovering between 3 ft and 5 ft, but mostly in the 3 ft to 4 ft range. The period is a short 7 to 9 seconds, and the wave energy is weak to moderate, ranging from about 138 to 360. That's just not enough push to make anything worthwhile, especially when the wind is spoiling what little shape there is. The water temp is likely pretty average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
The first hint of any real size shows up on Tuesday, 25 August. The swell jumps to 6 ft to 6 ft, but it's still short-period, cross-onshore chop and the energy is pushing into the moderate category (401). It's still poor surf. Thursday, 27 August, sees the swell hit 7 ft (716 energy), which is getting some power, but again, it's onshore or cross-onshore and lumpy. That's big enough for an intermediate to handle, but with that wind, it's not going to be a fun paddle out. Honestly, with that onshore wind and a beach setup, this is looking more like a kite-surfing proposition than a paddle day.
We finally get a glimmer of hope late in the period. On Monday, 1st September, a longer-period swell (11 seconds) rolls in. The swell is 7 ft in the morning, and the wave energy is strong at 883. The wind is still cross-onshore, though. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 6 ft (729 energy) and the wind backs off to a gentle breeze. For the first time in this whole forecast, we get a "marginal" call.
That 1st of September morning looks like the closest thing we have to a standout, but it's still a gamble. The 7 ft swell with that longer 9-second period and a light cross-shore wind from the East means the afternoon could clean up a bit. Still, with that size, it's pushing into intermediate-expert territory. The combined energy (942) is the strongest we've seen, so there will be power in the water. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the afternoon of the 1st. Any earlier than that, and you're just gonna be frustrated.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 10 |
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151 | 207 | 193 | 190 | 140 | 133 | 169 | 165 | 160 | 167 | 165 | 224 | 283 | 246 | 225 | 218 | 191 | 171 | 121 | 93 | 177 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:15PM1.98m | 5:37AM1.80m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:58AM0.30m | 11:24PM0.36m | 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 | ||||||||
7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 |
151 | 207 | 193 | 190 | 140 | 133 | 169 | 165 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 44 | 39 | 49 | 42 | 177 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | N 12 | N 11 | — |
38 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 39 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NNE 9 | W 8 | — |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | — | 160 | 167 | 165 | 224 | 283 | 246 | 225 | 218 | 191 | 171 | 121 | 93 | 67 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 12 | 45 | 12 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 115 | 88 |
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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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