
Surf Forecasts:
Navegantes surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SSE swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Navegantes this week:
The surf forecast for Navegantes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Navegantes in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Navegantes over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the local surf this week.
Overall, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid stretch of days that look promising, but the next few days are a write-off. You’ll be waiting until the morning of Thursday the 11th before you see anything worth getting wet for. But that morning? It’s a beauty, so hang tight.
As for the water, it’s a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, about 68° which is a solid 2° above the long-term average. That’s a nice little bonus for the first session of the day.
Let’s break it down. The first few days are pretty grim. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak and short period. The swell energy is low, with values in the 100-200 range. It’s not worth paddling out for.
The real standout is the morning of Thursday, 11 September. The wind is glassy, from the WSW at just 3 mph. The swell is a clean 5 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 402 – that’s in the moderate range, but it’s got some push. The waves will be clean, with good shape. This is the best on offer, no question. It’s a bit over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners, but if you’re comfortable in that size, you’ll be smiling.
The morning of Monday, 14 September also looks interesting. The wind is light cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph, and we’ve got a 3 ft ENE swell, period 9 seconds. The energy is around 202. It’s much smaller, but it’ll be clean and fun for a log or a fish. The crowds at Navegantes can be an issue sometimes, so get there early.
The week after that, the surf is inconsistent. The wind keeps turning onshore, and the swell is mushy. There’s a flash of glassy conditions on the morning of Friday, 18 September, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft with only 130 energy. It’s not really worth a special trip.
So, the takeaway: Thursday the 11th morning is your clear winner. Glassy, nice chest-high swell from the east, good energy. The morning of the 14th is a solid runner-up if you want something smaller and cleaner. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly a write-off with onshore wind and weak waves.
Peace out, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
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323 | 256 | 154 | 78 | 67 | 122 | 118 | 92 | 51 | 205 | 106 | 880 | 50 | 91 | 132 | 112 | 84 | 91 | 343 | 379 | 481 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:02PM0.62m | 6:42PM0.70m | 7:55AM0.76m | 12:26PM0.73m | 7:36PM0.65m | 12:56PM0.81m | 8:49PM0.62m | 1:32PM0.88m | 11:24PM0.69m | 2:00PM0.93m | 00:00AM0.80m | 2:14PM0.96m | 00:38AM0.90m | 2:24PM0.98m | 1:22AM0.98m | ||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.61m | 2:12PM0.59m | 10:40PM0.44m | 10:11AM0.70m | 5:06PM0.58m | 4:41AM0.39m | 5:51PM0.52m | 5:34AM0.28m | 6:29PM0.48m | 6:18AM0.17m | 7:07PM0.43m | 7:03AM0.10m | 7:47PM0.39m | 7:50AM0.05m | 8:21PM0.34m | ||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
323 | 256 | 154 | 23 | 67 | 122 | 118 | 92 | 51 | 28 | 32 | 264 | 50 | 74 | 50 | 48 | 45 | 91 | 223 | 231 | 318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | E 8 | NE 5 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 |
59 | 37 | 20 | 78 | 42 | 26 | 35 | 25 | 16 | 10 | — | 13 | 11 | 5 | 132 | 112 | 84 | 60 | 41 | 30 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | S 15 | — | — | E 16 |
— | — | 24 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | 24 | 4 | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NE 4 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | S 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
20 | 9 | — | 6 | 51 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 30 | 205 | 106 | 880 | 42 | 91 | 18 | — | — | 85 | 343 | 379 | 481 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 140 | 0 | 13 | 60 | 13 | 13 | 50 | 13 | 13 | 63 | 60 | 4 | 63 | 12 | 0 | 112 | 115 | 22 | 99 | 112 |
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Information about the Navegantes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Navegantes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Navegantes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Navegantes 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 (Navegantes) 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 Navegantes 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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