Surf Forecasts:
Derecha de los Alemanes surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Derecha de los Alemanes this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Derecha de los Alemanes in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derecha de los Alemanes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The swell is there, but it's mostly short-period, wind-blown junk coming from the north, and our spot, Derecha de los Alemanes, just can't clean it up.
We’ve got a solid run of days with nothing worth your time. The water is sitting at 74.1°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're getting skunked.
From Monday the 17th through to the end of the month, it's a relentless onslaught of cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is small, around 2.6ft to 4.6ft, with a short period of 7-8 seconds. The energy is weak to moderate, (107-292). It's the kind of surf that looks better from the sand than it feels in the water. There’s no let-up, just a constant battle with the wind.
The wind does ease a bit on Sunday the 30th, and the swell bumps up to 6.6ft-6.9ft, but it's still cross-onshore and the energy jumps significantly (722-921). Still, it's going to be messy, and not the clean lines we’re after.
Now, here’s the one glimmer of hope. On Monday the 31st of August, the forecast shows a real change. The swell drops to 6.6ft, but the period jumps to 12 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and the energy is strong (1135). The morning winds are cross-shore and moderate, making it a "marginal" call, but for a north-west facing reef like this, that long period is what we need. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the only time in this entire window that the ocean might actually offer something with a bit of push and shape.
It’s a promise, not a guarantee, being a week and a half out. But if you can wait, that Monday morning is your best, and maybe only, real shot. The rest of the second week, the period drops back down and the winds pick up again, so don't get too excited about anything after that.
Keep your head up, though. A run like this can't last forever.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | 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 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 149 | 103 | 123 | 111 | 108 | 86 | 86 | 108 | 108 | 111 | 111 | 157 | 186 | 203 | 211 | 184 | 159 | 123 | 100 | 192 | 188 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:23PM2.19m | 5:44AM2.00m | 6:02PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.85m | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:18AM1.70m | 7:54PM1.56m | 8:36AM1.59m | 9:34PM1.48m | 10:16AM1.61m | 11:07PM1.55m | 11:31AM1.73m | 00:05AM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:44AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.58m | 12:29PM0.67m | 00:51AM0.76m | 1:30PM0.83m | 1:56AM0.90m | 3:06PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.95m | 4:52PM0.87m | 5:09AM0.87m | 5:56PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 149 | 103 | 123 | 111 | 108 | 86 | 86 | 108 | 108 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 29 | 43 | 80 | 94 | 38 | 188 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 45 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | N 9 | S 13 | S 13 | W 12 | SW 14 | N 14 | WNW 10 | NE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 10 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 38 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 111 | 111 | 157 | 186 | 203 | 211 | 184 | 159 | 123 | 100 | 192 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 92 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 74 | 9 | 175 | 175 | 195 | 175 | 195 | 195 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 175 | 281 | 19 |
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