Surf Forecasts:
Las Piscinas surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,174 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Piscinas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: if you’re looking for a surf in the coming weeks, you might want to sit this one out. We’ve got a long, grim stretch ahead with nothing worth paddling out for.
Right now, and for the entire 16-day forecast window, Las Piscinas is a no-go. It’s a consistent reef break that usually handles a fair bit, but the conditions are just hostile. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, but you won’t care about that because you won’t be in it.
Starting from Sunday the 23rd of August, we’ve got a tiny 3 ft wave from the north with a period of 10 seconds, but it’s blown out by a 6 mph onshore breeze. The combined swell energy is weak (267). It’s all downhill from there. Monday the 24th bumps up to 6 ft, but it’s still onshore and messy. By Tuesday the 25th, the wind swings cross-onshore, and it’s choppy. The swell stays around 4-5 ft with a short period of 10 seconds, and the energy is weak to moderate (386-320). Just poor.
The middle of the week, Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th, is even worse. Swell drops to 3 ft and 2 ft, periods down to 8 and 7 seconds, and the energy falls off a cliff (106 down to 52). It’s a total flat spell.
Then we get a bit of a pulse from Friday the 28th through Saturday the 29th, with swell jumping to 7 ft and 8 ft from the NNE, but the period is junk – 6 to 8 seconds. That’s pure windswell, and with 16 mph cross-onshore winds, it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. The energy picks up (464 to 762), but the quality is zero. For the experienced crew, that 8 ft is borderline expert-only size, but with those winds, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The first few days of September keep the same story: onshore winds, short-period swell between 5 ft and 8 ft, and a moderate breeze ruining any chance of a clean face. The energy stays moderate to strong (273 to 781), but every single entry says “poor surf conditions.” There’s not a single standout, not one moment where the wind lines up with the swell.
Honestly, this is a blank run. The reef is consistent, but the weather just won’t play ball. Sometimes you get a run like this – it’s normal for the area when the trades lock in from the NNE. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about. I’d save the wax for another week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
184 | 536 | 1174 | 887 | 669 | 535 | 386 | 307 | 194 | 184 | 90 | 63 | 96 | 27 | 164 | 298 | 449 | 597 | 762 | 614 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:26AM1.56m | 11:59PM1.51m | 12:15PM1.71m | 00:40AM1.65m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM0.78m | 5:52PM0.66m | 5:59AM0.65m | 6:34PM0.52m | 6:38AM0.51m | 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 | |||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | N 7 | S 10 | N 13 | N 9 | NNW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | NNW 10 |
184 | 536 | 1174 | 887 | 669 | 535 | 386 | 307 | 194 | 184 | 90 | 63 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 260 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | N 13 | NW 12 | S 10 | SW 9 | S 19 | S 18 |
26 | 102 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 17 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 8 | — | N 13 | N 13 | — | — | — | S 9 |
57 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
— | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | — | 11 | 16 | 96 | 21 | 164 | 298 | 449 | 597 | 762 | 614 | 314 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 70 | 38 | 38 | 189 | 88 | 125 | 125 | 525 | 115 | 124 | 124 | 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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