Surf Forecasts:
Maquinita surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with 1,055 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maquinita this week:
The surf forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maquinita in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 802 | 520 | 288 | 177 | 124 | 84 | 42 | 162 | 173 | 243 | 207 | 173 | 171 | 195 | 114 | 65 | 79 | 62 | 107 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:23AM1.02m | 8:24PM1.82m | 9:11AM1.06m | 9:16PM1.76m | 9:57AM1.11m | 10:07PM1.65m | 10:44AM1.16m | 10:58PM1.51m | 11:30AM1.21m | 11:52PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.25m | 00:50AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:30AM0.14m | 2:32PM0.59m | 4:16AM0.17m | 3:28PM0.54m | 4:58AM0.24m | 4:21PM0.51m | 5:37AM0.33m | 5:13PM0.50m | 6:13AM0.43m | 6:06PM0.51m | 6:44AM0.54m | 7:01PM0.52m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | 6:12 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 802 | 520 | 288 | 177 | 124 | 84 | 42 | 162 | 173 | 243 | 207 | 173 | 157 | 102 | 114 | 41 | 17 | 62 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 13 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 96 | 65 | 11 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | — | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 24 | 56 | 62 | 75 | 127 | — | 1 | 7 | 29 | 75 | 171 | 195 | — | 18 | 79 | 25 | 107 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 0 | 112 | 112 | 0 | 112 | 142 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 560 | 560 | 834 | 582 | 404 | 380 |
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The above surf forecast table for Maquinita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maquinita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maquinita 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 (Maquinita) 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).
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