Ouakam Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.72° N 17.50° W

Ouakam Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ouakam sea temperature is
29.2°C
1.0° 

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


Ouakam surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, NW swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ouakam this week:

The surf forecast for Ouakam over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ouakam in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 20th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 25th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
S
8
0.4
SW
12
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
33
16
15
54
47
29
37
25
47
54
186
116
151
106
129
96
67
93
176
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
0
NNW
10
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
1:55AM0.89m
2:30PM0.74m
3:32AM0.85m
4:32PM0.73m
5:16AM0.89m
6:00PM0.79m
6:20AM0.98m
6:50PM0.88m
7:03AM1.08m
7:28PM0.98m
7:38AM1.18m
8:01PM1.08m
Low Tide
7:26PM0.37m
8:30AM0.43m
8:37PM0.44m
10:13AM0.46m
10:19PM0.46m
11:46AM0.42m
11:42PM0.41m
12:41PM0.35m
00:35AM0.34m
1:20PM0.26m
1:16AM0.26m
1:53PM0.17m
1:52AM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Ouakam Surf forecast

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