Maquinita Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.11° S 57.55° W

Maquinita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Maquinita sea temperature is
10.5°C
1.7° 

Maquinita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Maquinita surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, S swell with 11,167 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ENE 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 (Sep 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 22nd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 22nd Sep)16ft (5.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.4
SW
7
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
9
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
2.4
WSW
7
5
SW
10
4.5
SSW
11
5
S
14
5
SSE
15
3.5
SSE
13
2.3
SSE
12
2
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
12
1.2
SE
12
1
SE
11
0.7
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
10
14
25
22
15
150
120
83
510
5269
5336
10060
9872
3997
1547
1144
795
407
246
121
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
20
N
25
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
35
WNW
45
W
70
SW
45
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
N
30
N
35
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
WNW
Wind State
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off
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on
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High Tide
12:06PM1.33m
1:33AM0.97m
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
Low Tide
7:27PM0.43m
6:29AM0.75m
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
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6:46
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6:42
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Temp °C
18
20
17
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18
12
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8
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Feels °C
15
17
13
14
14
8
11
13
9
1
-7
-5
1
1
4
3
9
7
12
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15
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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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