
Surf Forecasts:
Maquinita surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 6,721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maquinita in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6PM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, gales from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | WSW 6 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | S 13 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | SW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 144 | 113 | 319 | 3259 | 3251 | 5485 | 6367 | 5855 | 2814 | 1756 | 1432 | 620 | 330 | 126 | 57 | 52 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:52PM1.31m | 2:50AM0.92m | 1:47PM1.30m | 4:01AM0.89m | 2:51PM1.30m | 4:54AM0.88m | 3:53PM1.32m | 5:32AM0.88m | 4:48PM1.37m | 5:59AM0.90m | 5:36PM1.41m | 6:24AM0.94m | 6:19PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.45m | 7:04AM0.78m | 9:24PM0.47m | 7:50AM0.79m | 10:32PM0.48m | 8:48AM0.77m | 11:36PM0.47m | 9:56AM0.74m | 00:28AM0.45m | 11:06AM0.69m | 1:12AM0.43m | 12:11PM0.63m | 1:51AM0.41m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | -1 | -5 | -5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 11 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
25 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 144 | 113 | 135 | 94 | 78 | 57 | 6367 | 5855 | 2814 | 1756 | 1432 | 620 | 330 | 68 | 26 | 52 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 6 | S 9 | S 12 | E 12 | SW 5 | S 10 | — | — | — | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 38 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 126 | 57 | 37 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 11 | E 10 | S 7 | E 12 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 6 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | S 13 | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | W 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 |
23 | 49 | 111 | 158 | 14 | 7 | 319 | 3259 | 3251 | 5485 | — | — | 27 | 38 | 44 | 52 | 38 | 11 | 22 | 34 | 82 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1373 | 1363 | 411 | 10 | 124 | 540 | 540 | 1077 | 190 | 560 | 2 | 150 | 380 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 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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