
Surf Forecasts:
Palo Buque surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,722 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 4th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 6th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palo Buque over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1096 | 1120 | 899 | 632 | 562 | 418 | 600 | 463 | 694 | 920 | 1187 | 1094 | 988 | 757 | 380 | 646 | 570 | 463 | 455 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:02AM0.99m | 7:08PM0.83m | 6:57AM0.95m | 7:52PM0.94m | 7:46AM0.90m | 8:31PM1.02m | 8:32AM0.85m | 9:07PM1.08m | 9:14AM0.79m | 9:42PM1.12m | 9:55AM0.74m | 10:17PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.28m | 12:49PM0.05m | 00:56AM0.25m | 1:29PM0.04m | 1:55AM0.21m | 2:05PM0.04m | 2:47AM0.17m | 2:37PM0.06m | 3:35AM0.13m | 3:08PM0.08m | 4:18AM0.11m | 3:39PM0.10m | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
7:50 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1096 | 1120 | 899 | 632 | 562 | 418 | 600 | 463 | 463 | 920 | 1187 | 1094 | 988 | 757 | 281 | 646 | 570 | 463 | 455 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | NW 18 | NW 17 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 17 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 21 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | NW 18 | WNW 18 |
6 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 88 | 116 | 104 | 306 | 694 | 273 | 20 | 18 | 45 | 17 | 380 | 148 | 37 | 81 | 209 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 18 | W 24 | WNW 13 | NW 21 | WNW 20 | WNW 13 | NW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
12 | 5 | 15 | 50 | 25 | 95 | 22 | 106 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 38 | 17 | 8 | 15 | 109 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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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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