
Surf Forecasts:
Perdernales surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 18 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WNW swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perdernales this week:
The surf forecast for Perdernales over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Perdernales in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perdernales over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 121 | 121 | 113 | 98 | 146 | 138 | 123 | 123 | 125 | 120 | 142 | 126 | 186 | 118 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:54AM2.82m | 4:25PM2.77m | 4:30AM2.78m | 5:01PM2.73m | 5:05AM2.70m | 5:38PM2.66m | 5:42AM2.61m | 6:16PM2.56m | 6:20AM2.49m | 6:58PM2.45m | 7:01AM2.36m | 7:42PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49PM0.48m | 10:09AM0.21m | 10:25PM0.49m | 10:45AM0.24m | 11:02PM0.54m | 11:21AM0.30m | 11:39PM0.62m | 11:58AM0.40m | 00:19AM0.73m | 12:37PM0.53m | 1:01AM0.85m | 1:19PM0.66m | 1:49AM0.97m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WNW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
74 | 84 | 70 | 70 | 45 | 121 | 67 | 113 | 98 | 142 | 138 | 123 | 123 | 125 | 120 | 116 | 126 | 186 | 118 | 115 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | WNW 18 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
94 | 48 | 82 | 81 | 45 | 71 | 121 | 36 | 36 | 146 | 86 | 78 | 78 | 82 | 97 | 142 | 115 | 70 | 69 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 4 | WNW 11 | SW 4 | NW 6 | WSW 5 | WNW 12 | NW 9 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 74 | 34 | 53 | 30 | 52 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | W 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 268 | 0 | 48 | 268 | 0 | 95 | 268 | 33 | 48 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Perdernales Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Perdernales provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Perdernales can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Perdernales 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 (Perdernales) 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 Perdernales 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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