
Surf Forecasts:
Derecha de los Alemanes surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, N swell with 645 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derecha de los Alemanes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on.
Straight up, it’s a tough run ahead. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. We’re looking at Derecha de los Alemanes, a reef break that’s consistent and exposed, but the wind and swell just aren’t playing ball. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.
The problem is the wind. It’s hammering out of the NNE or N from start to finish, mostly a fresh to strong cross-onshore breeze, which is just trashing the surface. The swell is there, but it’s a short-period, wind-driven pulse from the north, with periods only 6 to 9 seconds – no real grunt behind it. The combined energy (227 to 904) says it all: from weak to moderate, but it’s all messy.
Monday the 20th through Thursday the 24th of July, we’ve got 5ft to 6ft of lumpy, choppy, poor surf. Nothing to get excited about.
Friday the 25th to Sunday the 27th, the swell bumps up to 7ft to 7ft, but the wind gets even stronger, a strong breeze cross-onshore. That’s just messy, horrible conditions. At 7ft, it’s getting too big for beginners, but with the wind like that, it’s no good for anyone.
The final week, from the 28th of July through to the 4th of August, sees the swell drop back to 4ft to 6ft, and the wind eases slightly to a moderate breeze, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. The last few days, the 3rd and 4th of August, the swell picks up again to 7ft and 8ft, with the combined energy hitting 904, but the wind is still a fresh cross-onshore. It’s all just poor surf conditions.
There is no standout. Not a single morning or afternoon in the whole 16 days has a score worth mentioning. This stretch is a total blank. Given that, it’s not a great sign for consistency, but it happens. Sometimes the ocean just doesn’t cooperate.
If you’re desperate, the setup is more interesting for a kite surfer with that strong cross-shore wind than for a paddle surfer. But for a wave, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
212 | 225 | 188 | 190 | 214 | 205 | 183 | 189 | 211 | 261 | 283 | 320 | 371 | 391 | 447 | 572 | 546 | 572 | 645 | 546 | 520 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:34AM1.94m | 6:52PM2.02m | 7:25AM1.82m | 7:46PM1.82m | 8:24AM1.72m | 8:52PM1.67m | 9:35AM1.68m | 10:11PM1.61m | 10:48AM1.71m | 11:24PM1.64m | 11:50AM1.80m | 00:20AM1.73m | 12:39PM1.92m | 1:04AM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.55m | 1:07AM0.56m | 1:24PM0.70m | 2:00AM0.71m | 2:31PM0.80m | 3:05AM0.80m | 3:53PM0.84m | 4:21AM0.83m | 5:11PM0.79m | 5:28AM0.77m | 6:10PM0.69m | 6:20AM0.67m | 6:56PM0.57m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
13 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 4 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 13 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | S 11 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 15 | NW 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
212 | 225 | 188 | 190 | 214 | 205 | 183 | 189 | 211 | 261 | 283 | 320 | 371 | 391 | 447 | 572 | 546 | 572 | 645 | 546 | 520 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 281 | 276 | 201 | 201 | 276 | 214 | 281 | 445 | 281 | 281 | 445 | 445 | 281 | 287 | 282 | 282 | 287 | 282 | 282 | 287 |
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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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