Olas Verdes Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.64° S 80.41° W

Olas Verdes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Olas Verdes sea temperature is
27.2° C
6.6° 

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


Olas Verdes surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, WSW swell with 894 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Olas Verdes this week:

The surf forecast for Olas Verdes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Olas Verdes in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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(10 max)
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1
0
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
20
1.1
WSW
19
1
WSW
18
1
WSW
17
1.1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
WSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
78
74
149
894
589
550
627
612
537
400
400
299
229
290
236
508
197
275
305
206
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
30
W
10
WSW
5
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
10
NW
25
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
30
W
20
WSW
10
WNW
25
W
15
WSW
10
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:54PM2.07m
4:37AM2.27m
4:45PM2.13m
5:21AM2.33m
5:32PM2.14m
6:03AM2.33m
6:17PM2.11m
6:43AM2.27m
7:02PM2.04m
7:22AM2.16m
7:46PM1.94m
8:00AM2.02m
8:31PM1.81m
Low Tide
10:01AM0.39m
10:16PM0.04m
10:51AM0.29m
11:03PM0.02m
11:36AM0.23m
11:46PM0.05m
12:19PM0.21m
00:28AM0.14m
1:01PM0.23m
1:09AM0.27m
1:41PM0.29m
1:50AM0.41m
2:22PM0.37m
2:32AM0.57m
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6:26
6:24
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6:27
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Temp °C
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26
24
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26
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Feels °C
27
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26
27
24
24
26
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24
27
24
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26
24
23
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23
23
25
23
25
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Information about the Olas Verdes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Olas Verdes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Olas Verdes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Olas Verdes 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 (Olas Verdes) 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 Olas Verdes 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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