Surf Forecasts:
Derecha de los Alemanes surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,127 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derecha de los Alemanes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s cooking for Los-Alemanes over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch is a tough one. We’ve got a solid reef break here at Derecha de los Alemanes, a consistent spot that’s usually good for beginners, but the wind gods aren’t playing nice. The entire outlook is plagued by cross-onshore and cross-shore winds, never once giving us that clean, glassy or offshore we all crave. Combined wave energy stays moderate most of the way, with the swell coming mostly from the N and NNW, but it’s always blown out and choppy.
The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Friday the 21st right through to Thursday the 27th, we’re looking at wave heights between 3 ft and 5 ft, but the wind is relentless. The swell period starts short, around 6 to 7 seconds, meaning weak, disorganized waves. Even on Sunday the 23rd afternoon, when we see a jump in swell period to 15 seconds and energy hits 639 (moderate), the cross-on wind just ruins it. The water temp is about average for late August, but with that wind, you’re not gonna be bothered by it.
Monday the 24th morning is the only time we even get a “marginal” nod, with 5 ft swell from the NNW at 12 seconds and energy at 730 (moderate), but again, wind kills it. This is a beach-and-reef setup getting hammered by onshores – honestly, this whole period looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The crowds are only *sometimes* a problem here, but the wind is problem enough.
Then we hit another gap of a few days with poor conditions. Saturday the 29th morning sees a jump in size to 7 ft from the N at 10 seconds, with energy hitting a strong 1003 – this is expert territory for size, but the cross-shore wind at 22 mph makes it a messy, lumpy mess. Not a day for beginners. Sunday the 30th morning sneaks into marginal territory again with 6 ft from N at 8 seconds, energy at 501, but again, the wind is cross-shore and choppy. It’s a consistent pattern of almost-good surf that gets stripped away by the breeze.
The second week, from the 31st of August into early September, doesn’t break the pattern. Swell holds around 5 ft to 6 ft from the N and NNE, but energy drops back into the moderate zone (200 to 400 range), and the wind stays cross or cross-onshore at 15 to 22 mph. Break is consistent, but the quality just isn’t there. The truth is, there’s no standout session in this entire 16-day outlook. The best I can say is to check back closer to the time, because forecasts can shift, but for now, this is a flat run of rough, choppy conditions. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 7 | N 7 |
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136 | 103 | 103 | 80 | 96 | 104 | 186 | 491 | 1094 | 725 | 560 | 427 | 377 | 289 | 190 | 133 | 99 | 35 | 42 | 124 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:02PM2.36m | 2:21AM2.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:48AM0.30m | 8:15PM0.17m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 7 | N 10 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 |
19 | 18 | 13 | 50 | 94 | 67 | 186 | 491 | 1094 | 725 | 560 | 427 | 377 | 289 | 190 | 133 | 99 | 28 | 36 | 30 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 10 | N 12 | N 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 15 | N 14 | NNW 13 |
8 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 104 | 26 | 106 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 11 | N 14 | N 10 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 9 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | N 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — |
3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 39 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NE 6 | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 7 | N 7 |
136 | 103 | 103 | 80 | 96 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 35 | 42 | 124 | 226 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 53 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 214 | 19 | 281 | 19 | 445 | 416 | 531 | 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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