Surf Forecasts:
Derecha de los Alemanes surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, N swell with 1,011 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derecha de los Alemanes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a grim picture for Derecha de los Alemanes. This reef setup is usually a dependable little beginner wave, but the wind gods have turned their backs on us. The entire 16-day window is a write-off, with every single session flagged as "poor surf conditions." That's a long, dry spell, and it's all down to the wind.
The main issue is a persistent northerly breeze. It's mostly cross-onshore, gusting up to a fresh 22 mph at times, which just churns the ocean into a lumpy, choppy mess. There's no glassy, offshore window to be found. The swell is coming from the north, which is fine for the break's optimum direction of NNW, but the wind is just ruining it.
We start on Wednesday the 26th with a tiny, weak 3ft north swell at 8 seconds, and the combined wave energy is a measly 152 – just a weak pulse. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 75°, but that's the only silver lining. The surf is poor and will stay that way.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th see the wind picking up, with the swell jumping a bit to 5ft on Friday, but the period is short and the wind is just howling. The energy climbs to 333 on Friday afternoon, but it's not a clean kind of energy.
Saturday the 29th sees the biggest swell of the entire period, hitting 6ft with a much longer period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 837 – that's some real push. But again, the wind is a fresh cross-shore or cross-onshore, making it lumpy. This is the only time the size gets interesting, but even then, it's not surfable.
The following week is more of the same. We're looking at moderate swell, mostly 3ft to 5ft, but the wind stubbornly stays onshore. Towards the end of the run, around Thursday the 3rd of September, we finally get a little break in the wind, with a couple of sessions showing an "on" wind from the NW and WNW. However, the swell is tiny and the waves are still labelled as poor. By Saturday the 6th, there's a ghost of a long-period groundswell from the NNW at 16 seconds, but it's only 0.7ft – that's nothing to paddle for.
Honestly, there's not a single standout day here. With the wind hammering a beach-and-reef setup like this, it's one of those times where the conditions look more interesting for a kite surfer than anyone with a paddle. Sometimes, you just have to look at the forecast, see the pattern, and know when to hang the wettie up. It tends not to stay this bad forever, but for now, we're in a drought.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
108 | 58 | 53 | 62 | 124 | 200 | 257 | 1011 | 828 | 639 | 557 | 408 | 357 | 251 | 185 | 176 | 320 | 109 | 127 | 216 | |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:51AM2.11m | 2:02PM2.36m | 2:21AM2.21m | 2:32PM2.45m | 2:52AM2.28m | 3:03PM2.49m | 3:23AM2.32m | 3:35PM2.48m | 3:56AM2.30m | 4:09PM2.40m | 4:31AM2.25m | 4:46PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.29m | 7:48AM0.30m | 8:15PM0.17m | 8:18AM0.21m | 8:44PM0.10m | 8:49AM0.15m | 9:14PM0.06m | 9:21AM0.13m | 9:45PM0.07m | 9:54AM0.16m | 10:18PM0.14m | 10:31AM0.24m | 10:55PM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | SW 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 |
108 | 58 | 3 | 8 | 22 | — | 94 | 97 | 101 | 99 | 65 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 41 | 8 | 62 | 41 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 8 | N 13 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 12 | N 11 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | S 14 | — | S 14 | N 12 | S 14 |
— | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
1 | — | 53 | 62 | 124 | 200 | 257 | 1011 | 828 | 639 | 557 | 408 | 357 | 251 | 185 | 176 | 320 | 109 | 127 | 216 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 531 | 19 | 19 | 531 | 281 | 282 | 287 | 281 | 282 | 175 | 282 | 175 | 201 | 19 | 175 | 175 | 195 | 195 | 195 |
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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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