
Surf Forecasts:
Pan Dulce surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pan Dulce this week:
The surf forecast for Pan Dulce over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pan Dulce in the next 16 days are 0.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pan Dulce over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
175 | 138 | 127 | 115 | 188 | 384 | 299 | 252 | 370 | 300 | 208 | 314 | 203 | 245 | 109 | 103 | 209 | 130 | 123 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:39PM2.22m | 7:55AM2.31m | 8:41PM2.09m | 8:59AM2.19m | 9:58PM2.05m | 10:16AM2.16m | 11:14PM2.12m | 11:28AM2.23m | 00:12AM2.28m | 12:24PM2.36m | 00:57AM2.48m | 1:10PM2.51m | 1:35AM2.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:40AM0.98m | 2:26PM0.91m | 2:44AM1.12m | 3:37PM0.99m | 4:03AM1.17m | 4:51PM0.97m | 5:19AM1.10m | 5:52PM0.88m | 6:18AM0.96m | 6:40PM0.75m | 7:05AM0.78m | 7:20PM0.61m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | 7 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 17 | — | 6 | 13 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 6 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
175 | 138 | 51 | 53 | 62 | 64 | 88 | 92 | 370 | 300 | 52 | 150 | 196 | 59 | 35 | 20 | 209 | 32 | 45 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 5 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 7 | S 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
39 | 40 | 113 | 111 | 98 | 384 | 299 | 252 | 28 | 36 | 208 | 314 | 203 | 245 | 109 | 23 | 26 | 130 | 123 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 12 |
98 | 133 | 127 | 115 | 188 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 37 | 81 | 47 | 47 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 103 | 32 | 27 | 15 | 111 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 9 |
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Information about the Pan Dulce Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pan Dulce provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pan Dulce can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pan Dulce 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 (Pan Dulce) 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 Pan Dulce 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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