Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 643 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've had a bloody good look at what's on the table for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days. Straight up, I've got to be honest with you, the outlook is a tough one. Every single session in the forecast is flagged as having poor surf conditions, so there's not a single standout recommendation to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than what's normal for this time of year.
From Saturday the 29th of August, right through to Sunday the 13th of September, it's a consistent run of poor surf. The swell kicks off on Saturday morning with a 5ft swell from the NNW, but it's a cross-on wind from the NE at 12 mph, making it choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is moderate at 665, but it's just not translating into any quality. The swell period is 11 seconds, which is a decent groundswell, but with that wind, it's a write-off.
We see a bit of a bump in swell energy around Tuesday the 2nd of September, with the swell hitting 7ft from the NNE, and combined energy jumping to 635. The wind is onshore from the N at 16 mph, which is still not clean. For a reef break like Las Piscinas, which is consistent and exposed to the north, the optimum swell direction is from the N, but the wind is just ruining it. Periods are short, around 7-8 seconds, so it's weak and messy.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is more of the same – small swells, mostly 3ft to 6ft, with periods dropping to 6-7 seconds by the 6th of September. The wind is predominantly onshore or cross-on, with a gentle to moderate breeze. The combined energy drops right down to around 150-200, which is very weak energy.
There's a slight uptick around the 12th and 13th of September, with the swell hitting 6ft and 5ft, and periods climbing back to 7-9 seconds. The wind is still cross-on or onshore, though, so the conditions remain poor. The combined energy on the 12th is back up to 424, a moderate energy, but it's not enough to save the day.
Honestly, there's nothing here that's worth paddling out for. The reef at Las Piscinas is known for being consistent, but this run of poor conditions is a real blank. Given the onshore winds and short period swells, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Keep an eye on the forecast, things can change, but for now, I'd leave the boards in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NNE 6 | 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 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
476 | 516 | 394 | 181 | 203 | 118 | 144 | 217 | 251 | 297 | 340 | 494 | 604 | 643 | 547 | 375 | 288 | 280 | 226 | 191 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:57PM2.26m | 3:17AM2.09m | 3:29PM2.24m | 3:49AM2.08m | 4:03PM2.17m | 4:24AM2.02m | 4:40PM2.06m | 5:03AM1.93m | 5:23PM1.90m | 5:49AM1.80m | 6:17PM1.71m | 6:51AM1.67m | 7:35PM1.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.06m | 9:15AM0.12m | 9:40PM0.07m | 9:48AM0.15m | 10:12PM0.13m | 10:25AM0.22m | 10:49PM0.24m | 11:06AM0.33m | 11:31PM0.38m | 11:56AM0.47m | 00:25AM0.55m | 1:07PM0.61m | 1:45AM0.69m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | N 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | S 13 | NNW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
476 | 516 | 394 | 181 | 203 | 88 | 47 | 74 | 41 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 31 | 37 | 20 | 3 | 24 | — | 10 | 10 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 19 | S 8 | NNW 10 | S 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 14 | N 10 | N 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 |
2 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 19 | S 14 | N 12 | — | S 15 | NNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | — | — | N 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 |
5 | 7 | 4 | 11 | — | 5 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | 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 7 | N 7 |
189 | 189 | 160 | 139 | 99 | 118 | 144 | 217 | 251 | 297 | 340 | 494 | 604 | 643 | 547 | 375 | 288 | 280 | 226 | 191 | 212 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 115 | 115 | 38 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 38 | 45 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 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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