Surf Forecasts:
Derecha de los Alemanes surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,041 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derecha de los Alemanes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. Derecha de los Alemanes (reef) is the only spot on the radar, and honestly, the next 16 days look bleak. The water is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—like a 3° anomaly, so not crazy, but you’ll notice it.
The pattern starts now with nothing. We’ve got a stretch of poor conditions right through the end of August. The first real chance of anything remotely surfable shows up on Sunday the 23rd, in the morning. That’s a 3 ft swell from the north, with a cross-shore breeze and a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak (219), so it’s marginal at best. But that afternoon, watch out—a 3 ft swell from the NNW with a 15-second period jumps the energy up to 553, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s messy.
Then on Monday the 24th, we get a bit more size: 6 ft from the NNW, period 12 seconds, and energy at 955. That’s moderate wave energy, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s still poor. That kind of size and period is better suited for a reef setup like this, but the wind is just ruining it.
The rest of the week is more of the same—cross-onshore winds, choppy conditions, and surf that’s either too small or too blown out. By Saturday the 29th, the morning shows 5 ft from the NNE with a 6-second period, and energy at 521, but it’s cross-shore and lumpy. Not clean.
The standout—if you can call it that—is Sunday the 30th in the morning. A 7 ft swell from the north, period 11 seconds, energy at 881. That’s the biggest swell of the entire outlook, but it’s heavily cross-shore with a fresh breeze. For a reef break, that’s going to be lumpy and challenging. This is expert-only territory at that size, and the wind is not your friend.
After that, it’s a long, flat, windy run into early September. The energy is consistently weak, with periods around 6-8 seconds, and the wind just won’t let up. Honestly, with the strong cross-onshore winds and the beach-and-reef setup here, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the window.
There are no good surf options in the 16-day window. The spot is consistent, but the conditions are a write-off. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
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132 | 132 | 53 | 144 | 110 | 71 | 80 | 94 | 104 | 186 | 376 | 1041 | 948 | 780 | 458 | 245 | 181 | 96 | 195 | 64 | 135 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:54PM1.56m | 8:36AM1.59m | 9:34PM1.48m | 10:16AM1.61m | 11:07PM1.55m | 11:31AM1.73m | 00:05AM1.68m | 12:20PM1.90m | 00:45AM1.83m | 12:58PM2.07m | 1:19AM1.98m | 1:31PM2.23m | 1:51AM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:30PM0.83m | 1:56AM0.90m | 3:06PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.95m | 4:52PM0.87m | 5:09AM0.87m | 5:56PM0.73m | 6:04AM0.72m | 6:39PM0.58m | 6:43AM0.57m | 7:13PM0.43m | 7:16AM0.42m | 7:45PM0.29m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 9 |
38 | 35 | 53 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 50 | 94 | 104 | 186 | 376 | 1041 | 948 | 780 | 458 | 245 | 181 | 96 | 3 | 64 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 12 | N 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | NW 10 | W 7 | NW 9 | W 9 |
7 | 7 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 26 | 133 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | W 12 | NW 11 | N 14 | N 10 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 9 | N 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | W 11 | S 11 | W 7 | S 11 | S 10 | W 6 |
3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 39 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 8 | N 5 | N 8 |
132 | 132 | 48 | 144 | 110 | 71 | 80 | 88 | 67 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 195 | 39 | 135 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 175 | 19 | 195 | 175 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 175 | 19 | 19 | 175 | 19 | 175 | 19 | 281 | 288 | 19 | 384 |
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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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