Olas Verdes Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.64° S 80.41° W

Olas Verdes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Olas Verdes sea temperature is
26.9° C
6.5° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 821 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. 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+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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 Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
WSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
17
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
214
178
509
444
164
90
68
109
54
81
70
68
42
92
128
82
117
105
67
98
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
WSW
20
W
15
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
10
W
30
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
15
SW
10
W
25
W
15
WSW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:31PM1.81m
8:41AM1.87m
9:21PM1.69m
9:26AM1.72m
10:20PM1.57m
10:21AM1.61m
11:31PM1.51m
11:29AM1.54m
00:48AM1.52m
12:41PM1.54m
1:53AM1.59m
1:44PM1.60m
2:43AM1.70m
Low Tide
2:22PM0.37m
2:32AM0.57m
3:06PM0.47m
3:18AM0.71m
3:55PM0.57m
4:12AM0.82m
4:56PM0.64m
5:22AM0.90m
6:08PM0.66m
6:43AM0.91m
7:18PM0.61m
7:53AM0.85m
8:14PM0.53m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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