Surf Forecasts:
Maquinita surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, S swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maquinita in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 220 | 177 | 132 | 80 | 75 | 68 | 113 | 94 | 58 | 63 | 84 | 68 | 40 | 116 | 71 | 128 | 151 | 88 | 79 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:18PM1.69m | 12:15PM1.10m | 00:15AM1.54m | 1:09PM1.16m | 1:15AM1.38m | 2:03PM1.22m | 2:19AM1.23m | 2:54PM1.28m | 3:27AM1.11m | 3:43PM1.33m | 4:33AM1.03m | 4:30PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:23PM0.62m | 6:57AM0.31m | 6:21PM0.62m | 7:38AM0.42m | 7:23PM0.63m | 8:15AM0.53m | 8:31PM0.63m | 8:46AM0.63m | 9:46PM0.61m | 9:13AM0.71m | 11:03PM0.58m | 9:38AM0.76m | 00:11AM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 7 |
| kJ | 220 | 177 | 132 | 80 | 45 | 68 | 113 | 94 | 58 | 63 | 61 | 68 | 40 | 116 | 71 | 128 | 151 | 88 | 79 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | ENE 9 | E 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 8 | NE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 136 | 106 | 80 | 56 | 75 | 31 | 44 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 84 | 29 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 15 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSE 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 5 | E 7 | ENE 9 | E 7 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 | NE 5 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 51 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 35 | — | — | — | 10 | 14 | — | — | 21 | 19 | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 3 | 3 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 0 | 3 | 560 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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