Surf Forecasts:
Maquinita surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with 6,807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maquinita in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 8 | SW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 79 | 718 | 1043 | 1138 | 1143 | 1529 | 1882 | 3070 | 6807 | 4581 | 2200 | 1543 | 1194 | 771 | 521 | 433 | 1064 | 821 | 555 | 520 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:06PM1.27m | 1:56AM1.08m | 1:56PM1.29m | 3:08AM1.00m | 2:50PM1.31m | 4:18AM0.95m | 3:45PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.92m | 4:38PM1.36m | 6:04AM0.91m | 5:27PM1.41m | 6:40AM0.91m | 6:12PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.52m | 7:33AM0.70m | 9:03PM0.53m | 7:58AM0.75m | 10:15PM0.52m | 8:34AM0.78m | 11:25PM0.50m | 9:22AM0.79m | 00:25AM0.47m | 10:25AM0.77m | 1:14AM0.44m | 11:32AM0.73m | 1:56AM0.42m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 12 | — | — | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 |
28 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 252 | — | — | 6807 | 4581 | 2200 | 1543 | 1194 | 771 | 521 | 433 | 1064 | 821 | 555 | 520 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 14 | — | — | — | NE 6 |
1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 168 | 181 | — | — | — | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | ESE 19 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 34 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
7 | 79 | 718 | 1043 | 1138 | 1143 | 1529 | 1882 | 3070 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 16 | 21 | 87 | 55 | 49 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1360 | 607 | 594 | 1341 | 1362 | 10 | 190 | 579 | 491 | 112 | 112 | 10 | 0 | 112 | 404 | 0 | 380 | 113 | 113 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Maquinita Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Maquinita 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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