
Surf Forecasts:
Derecha de los Alemanes surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 181 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Derecha de los Alemanes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you—this 16-day outlook for our little corner of the coast is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out stretch of messy conditions with no real standouts, so don't get your hopes up too high.
We’ve got one spot on the radar, Derecha de los Alemanes, a reef break that’s usually consistent. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about. That’s where the good news ends, though.
The whole run starts with a whimper. From Saturday the 8th right through to Saturday the 22nd, it’s almost a complete write-off. The wind is hammering in from the north and north-northeast, mostly cross-onshore, with speeds hanging around 15 to 19 mph. That’s kicking up a choppy, lumpy mess. The swell is small, between 3 ft and 5 ft, with a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate at best, sitting in the low to mid hundreds (like 114 to 255 range), and often the surf comment is just "poor surf conditions." There’s a tiny flicker on Monday morning the 17th where the wind drops to a gentle cross-shore breeze at 9 mph and the comment says "marginal," but it’s only a 4 ft swell with an 8-second period—hardly worth paddling out for.
The only real change comes on Saturday the 22nd. The swell bumps up a bit to 5 ft, and the period stretches out to a more promising 9 seconds. The wave energy jumps significantly to 445 (moderate to strong), which shows there’s some real push behind it. It’s still got that northerly wind though, cross-onshore at 15-19 mph, so it’ll be choppy. The following Sunday the 23rd gets even messier with a strong cross-shore wind near 25 mph, making it a real battle. For a reef break like this, that onshore wind and chop is a killer. The wind direction is from the north, which is not the optimum NNW direction for this wave, so it’s not set up to be its best.
With the constant onshore wind and small, short-period swell, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite session than a surf. The consistent cross-onshore wind is perfect for that, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a long wait for clean waves that just aren’t coming. There’s a good 14-day gap here with no real recommendation, and that’s a tough pill to swallow. Keep an eye on the forecast, it can change, but right now, this is a blank run for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
222 | 158 | 154 | 163 | 113 | 135 | 130 | 109 | 80 | 69 | 85 | 92 | 71 | 96 | 98 | 116 | 101 | 130 | 166 | 163 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:54PM1.83m | 11:27AM2.01m | 00:06AM1.98m | 12:29PM2.21m | 1:03AM2.14m | 1:20PM2.42m | 1:51AM2.27m | 2:06PM2.58m | 2:34AM2.36m | 2:48PM2.66m | 3:15AM2.38m | 3:28PM2.66m | 3:53AM2.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.62m | 5:05AM0.60m | 5:51PM0.44m | 6:11AM0.45m | 6:50PM0.24m | 7:04AM0.29m | 7:40PM0.07m | 7:50AM0.16m | 8:24PM-0.05m | 8:31AM0.08m | 9:05PM-0.09m | 9:11AM0.05m | 9:43PM-0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 44 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 41 | 55 | 96 | 84 | 84 | 53 | 37 | 38 | 63 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 13 | NNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 10 |
15 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 34 | 16 | 43 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 32 | 31 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | — | W 12 | N 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 14 | — | NNW 12 | NW 5 | — | N 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 9 | N 11 | WNW 9 |
— | — | 1 | — | 3 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | — | 49 | 7 | — | 3 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
222 | 158 | 154 | 163 | 113 | 135 | 130 | 109 | 80 | 69 | 85 | 92 | 71 | 95 | 98 | 116 | 101 | 130 | 166 | 163 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 214 | 19 | 214 | 175 | 214 | 214 | 531 | 19 | 175 | 531 | 416 | 282 | 281 | 19 | 175 | 282 | 19 | 19 | 214 | 214 |
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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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