Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNE swell with 467 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. 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 Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Gotta level with you: scanning this whole 16-day forecast, there’s no greenroom day that’s gonna blow your mind. The swell shows up, but that wind just won't get out of our face. It’s a real bummer because the consistency is there, but the quality is just not.
We start on Tuesday the 18th with a small 3ft swell from the north, but it’s getting all chopped up by a cross-onshore breeze. Water temp is 75°, which is a touch warmer than usual around here. The wave energy is weak, only reading 142 units, and the period is short, so it’s not doing anything for us.
Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are more of the same. The swell picks up slightly to around 4 to 4ft, but the wind is still on or cross-onshore. The energy is between 143 and 211 units, which is still weak to moderate. It’s just poor out there, folks. You’re fighting the chop, not riding it.
Come the 22nd and 23rd, we see a bit more size, with the swell reaching 5ft, but the period is still short at 7 seconds. Energy is picking up, hitting 252 units on Saturday afternoon, but that cross-onshore wind is just ruining it. Sunday the 23rd is a touch smaller, back to 4ft, but the energy jumps up to 304 units in the afternoon. Still, the onshore wind makes it a choppy deal.
Heading into the 24th and 25th, the swell builds a little more. We’re seeing 5ft to 6ft, with periods around 9 seconds. The energy is getting more moderate, around 342 to 411 units. But here’s the kicker—the wind is still cross-onshore, and it’s picking up to 25 km/h by Tuesday the 25th. It’s looking less like a surf day and more like a day for the kite surfers to play.
The tail end of the month, from the 27th to the 30th, is where we see some real power. Swell heights are in that 6ft to 7ft range. That’s solid surf, and it’s kicking up some serious energy—up to 671 units on Friday the 28th. But again, the wind is still cross-onshore or onshore from the north-northeast. It’s going to be lumpy and tough. If you’re an expert, you might find some power, but it won’t be pretty. For anyone else, give it a miss.
We fade into September. The 1st sees some smaller 3ft to 4ft waves, but still onshore. Then on Wednesday the 2nd, it just dies completely, down to 2ft from the NNW. It’s flat out there. So if you’re looking for the best window, that stretch from the 27th to the 30th has the most size and energy, but you’ll be earning it in bad conditions. There’s no real spot to highlight here, it’s all very average. Keep expectations low and wait for the next proper swell.
That’s all from me. Keep watching the charts and hope for that wind to turn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
140 | 161 | 169 | 136 | 161 | 196 | 165 | 217 | 208 | 176 | 118 | 212 | 204 | 173 | 118 | 243 | 467 | 341 | 344 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | W 8 | S 12 | — | NNE 10 |
140 | 161 | 169 | 136 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 46 | 82 | 68 | 61 | 1 | 3 | — | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | S 13 | W 9 | NW 8 | N 12 | S 12 | — | W 8 | SW 12 | N 9 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 46 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | SW 16 | — | — | W 11 | S 13 | N 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
— | 3 | — | — | 161 | 196 | 165 | 217 | 208 | 176 | 118 | 212 | 204 | 173 | 118 | 243 | 467 | 341 | 344 | 307 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 108 | 38 | 115 | 38 | 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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