Surf Forecasts:
Derecha de los Alemanes surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, N swell with 266 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 0.1m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
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. Looking at the 16-day window for the local lineups, we’ve got a long, frustrating gap of nothing to get excited about. The first decent opportunity isn't until quite a way off, and even then, it comes with strings attached.
From now through to late August, the story is one of persistent cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions. There’s a real dry spell here. The swell direction is predominantly from the North, which is not the ideal combo for the standout break, Derecha de los Alemanes. For that reef, the optimum is from the NNW, so this northerly energy is just off-angle and messy. The wind is a constant issue, mostly a moderate to fresh breeze out of the NNE or N, keeping everything lumpy and chopped. For over a week and a half, you’re looking at surf in the 3 ft to 5 ft range, but it’s all poor quality with no recommendations to speak of. It’s a flat patch in terms of rideable waves.
Hold out for Sunday the 23rd of August. That’s when things finally start to shift. We see a pulse of groundswell arriving with a period stretching to 10 seconds, bumping the wave height up to 5 ft. The combined energy of all swells jumps to a strong level (472). That’s real energy in the water. The swell is still from the North, so it’s not perfectly groomed for Alemanes, but the increased size and longer period give it more push and shape. The wind, while still cross-onshore, eases a little, which helps.
Even then, Sunday afternoon, the wind swings a touch more NW, still cross-onshore, but it’s the best we’ll see. The swell holds through Monday the 24th at 5 ft with a 9-second period from the N, but the breeze tends more northerly again, keeping that chop in the water. It’s a window, but not a clean, perfect one. Keep your expectations tempered; this is about getting a wave, not a world-class session.
The water is sitting at a comfortable 74°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the winter rubber at home.
So, the long and short of it: a big fat gap of nothing, then a glimmer of hope on the 23rd and 24th for a bit of grunty, workable surf. It’s a reef setup, so the longer period will help with shape, but it’s not the standout clean day we all dream of. Keep an eye on the forecasts; it tends not to stay poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | N 6 | NW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
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55 | 67 | 94 | 106 | 95 | 95 | 120 | 131 | 173 | 206 | 183 | 191 | 156 | 142 | 164 | 153 | 214 | 266 | 260 | 260 | 219 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:06PM2.58m | 2:34AM2.36m | 2:48PM2.66m | 3:15AM2.38m | 3:28PM2.66m | 3:53AM2.35m | 4:07PM2.56m | 4:30AM2.27m | 4:45PM2.40m | 5:07AM2.15m | 5:23PM2.19m | 5:44AM2.00m | 6:02PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM-0.05m | 8:31AM0.08m | 9:05PM-0.09m | 9:11AM0.05m | 9:43PM-0.05m | 9:49AM0.09m | 10:20PM0.06m | 10:27AM0.19m | 10:55PM0.21m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:44AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.58m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
41 | 56 | 94 | 86 | 84 | 65 | 120 | 49 | 76 | 64 | 55 | 35 | 33 | 142 | 164 | 153 | 214 | 266 | 260 | 260 | 219 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | S 16 | S 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
11 | 49 | 43 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 62 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 13 | N 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | — | SW 15 | S 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
34 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 2 | — |
55 | 67 | 66 | 106 | 95 | 95 | 73 | 131 | 173 | 206 | 183 | 191 | 156 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 281 | 19 | 19 | 281 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 175 | 195 | 19 | 175 | 9 | 19 | 74 | 19 | 9 | 53 | 19 |
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Information about the Derecha de los Alemanes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Derecha de los Alemanes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Derecha de los Alemanes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Derecha de los Alemanes 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 (Derecha de los Alemanes) 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 Derecha de los Alemanes 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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