Surf Forecasts:
Los Naranjos surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Los Naranjos this week:
The surf forecast for Los Naranjos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Naranjos in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Naranjos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here. Let’s talk about the waves coming up. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first real chance to get wet is on Wednesday, August 5th. Then it’s a bit of a waiting game for the next good day.
The first real surf window opens on Wednesday, August 5th, in the morning. Los Naranjos (a sandbar/river setup) is looking at a 2.0m NE swell, with an 8-second period and moderate wave energy (545). The wind is glassy – dead calm – and that’s a big deal. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and with that clean surface, the waves will be perfect. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but that 2.0m swell is on the upper edge for greenhorns. The NE swell matches the optimum direction, and the break is very consistent, so you’ll get plenty of waves. Just watch for crowds, because they’re possible.
The next standout is Monday, August 10th, in the morning. Again, Los Naranjos. The swell is holding at 2.0m from the NE, 8-second period, and moderate energy (532). The wind is glassy again – a light ENE breeze that’s making it “glassy.” This is a prime window. The surf will be clean and consistent. The afternoon gets a little cross-onshore, so mornings are the key.
After that, the swell gets big. For Wednesday, August 12th, and Thursday, August 13th, we’re looking at 3.0m NE swells with a 9-second period and very strong energy (1156 and 1541). The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the forecast straight-up says the swell is too big for this break – it’s expert-only. Saturday, August 15th is even worse, with a 3.5m NE swell and 10-second period (1962 energy). That’s a monster for a river-mouth sandbar, and with a moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.
The rest of the second week, from August 14th to the 18th, is a mixed bag. You’ll see 2.0m to 2.5m swells, but most of the time the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy is moderate to strong, but the quality just isn’t there.
So, the best on offer is Wednesday, August 5th, in the morning and Monday, August 10th, in the morning at Los Naranjos. Both have glassy winds and solid, consistent swell. The rest of the window is either too big, too windy, or just average. Get out there on those two mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 560 | 446 | 567 | 493 | 457 | 678 | 545 | 371 | 544 | 406 | 333 | 639 | 560 | 542 | 836 | 682 | 537 | 0 | 429 | 300 | 682 |
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 | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:56PM0.25m | 2:02AM0.18m | 4:38PM0.29m | 3:11AM0.13m | 5:23PM0.33m | 4:38AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.36m | 6:00AM0.07m | 7:00PM0.39m | 7:10AM0.06m | 7:50PM0.41m | 8:11AM0.06m | 8:40PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31AM0.10m | 11:06PM0.17m | 8:47AM0.08m | 00:44AM0.12m | 9:14AM0.06m | 1:46AM0.08m | 9:53AM0.04m | 2:33AM0.05m | 10:42AM0.02m | 3:17AM0.02m | 11:35AM0.01m | 4:01AM0.01m | |||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 545 | — | — | — | 333 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 560 | 446 | 567 | 493 | 457 | 678 | — | 371 | 544 | 406 | — | 639 | 560 | 542 | 836 | 682 | 537 | 569 | 429 | 300 | 682 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 159 | 621 | 116 | 114 | 6 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 114 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 658 | 663 | 116 | 632 | 664 | 159 | 21 | 14 |
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