
Surf Forecasts:
Maquinita surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maquinita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
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361 | 180 | 158 | 133 | 56 | 19 | 50 | 96 | 93 | 104 | 93 | 109 | 100 | 96 | 96 | 149 | 163 | 137 | 190 | 363 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:51PM1.76m | 6:51AM1.05m | 6:46PM1.85m | 7:49AM1.03m | 7:41PM1.91m | 8:43AM1.02m | 8:35PM1.93m | 9:36AM1.02m | 9:30PM1.90m | 10:28AM1.03m | 10:24PM1.81m | 11:21AM1.06m | 11:18PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:53AM0.22m | 12:05PM0.73m | 2:51AM0.13m | 1:25PM0.71m | 3:45AM0.09m | 2:31PM0.68m | 4:37AM0.09m | 3:30PM0.65m | 5:26AM0.14m | 4:27PM0.63m | 6:13AM0.21m | 5:23PM0.62m | 6:57AM0.31m | ||||||||
— | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | |
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | 5:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
361 | 180 | 158 | 133 | 26 | 19 | 10 | 96 | 93 | 104 | 93 | 31 | 100 | 96 | 96 | 149 | 163 | 137 | 190 | 363 | 394 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | ESE 10 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
6 | 5 | 1 | — | 56 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 35 | 21 | 32 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 75 | 139 | 133 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 13 | S 13 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 10 | E 12 | SSW 7 | E 10 | S 12 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 11 |
5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 34 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | N 4 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 3 |
17 | 72 | 46 | 45 | — | 57 | 50 | 9 | — | — | — | 109 | — | 22 | 23 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 404 | 142 | 411 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 575 | 578 |
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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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