Palo Buque Surf Break

Palo Buque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 20.35° S 70.17° W

Issued: 1 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palo Buque sea temperature is
16.8° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Palo Buque surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,875 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palo Buque this week:

The surf forecast for Palo Buque over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palo Buque in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 20th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.8
SW
18
2
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
203
153
312
1059
1901
2042
2875
2208
1737
1474
1059
836
593
1257
1252
1017
875
631
614
447
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
WNW
0
ENE
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
0
NW
5
W
10
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSE
Wind State
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:26PM1.11m
2:31AM0.75m
2:19PM0.99m
3:34AM0.80m
3:14PM0.87m
4:33AM0.86m
4:12PM0.76m
5:27AM0.91m
5:12PM0.68m
6:16AM0.96m
6:12PM0.62m
7:00AM1.00m
7:08PM0.59m
Low Tide
8:22PM0.04m
8:02AM0.27m
9:10PM0.07m
9:18AM0.32m
9:56PM0.10m
10:38AM0.34m
10:40PM0.14m
11:53AM0.33m
11:23PM0.17m
12:58PM0.29m
00:05AM0.18m
1:52PM0.24m
00:46AM0.19m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:09
6:09
6:09
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
17
18
18
16
18
19
16
17
18
16
19
20
17
19
19
17
19
19
17
Feels °C
17
19
18
18
18
16
16
18
16
17
18
16
16
18
18
18
18
17
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
8
1.2
SW
19
1.8
SW
18
2
SW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
59
62
70
74
1059
1901
2042
2875
2208
1737
1474
1059
836
593
1257
1252
1017
875
631
614
447
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
8
1.1
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SSW
10
1.1
SW
9
0.9
SSW
10
Energy kJ
118
203
153
144
74
268
356
6
6
3
3
311
589
415
298
286
211
188
203
164
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
SW
20
0.7
SW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
11
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
97
116
101
312
139
7
2
60
60
199
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
9
0
0
0
13
15
15
15
0
0
15
15
15
15
9
15
9
0
15
0
0
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
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Information about the Palo Buque Surf forecast

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