
Surf Forecasts:
Pico Alto surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pico Alto this week:
The surf forecast for Pico Alto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pico Alto in the next 16 days are 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 31st Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pico Alto over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1591 | 1474 | 1685 | 1632 | 1460 | 1526 | 1484 | 1336 | 1139 | 1018 | 778 | 628 | 459 | 1333 | 1306 | 1237 | 975 | 671 | 632 | 424 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:39PM0.93m | 9:10AM0.45m | 10:51PM0.91m | 10:56AM0.43m | 00:04AM0.89m | 12:45PM0.47m | 1:08AM0.89m | 2:07PM0.56m | 2:03AM0.87m | 3:06PM0.65m | 2:48AM0.84m | 3:53PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:55AM0.33m | 3:01PM0.16m | 6:28AM0.30m | 4:22PM0.22m | 7:35AM0.25m | 6:00PM0.27m | 8:21AM0.20m | 7:28PM0.29m | 8:59AM0.16m | 8:38PM0.30m | 9:30AM0.12m | 9:36PM0.30m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1591 | 1474 | 1685 | 1632 | 1460 | 1526 | 1484 | 1336 | 1139 | 1018 | 778 | 628 | 459 | 1333 | 1306 | 1237 | 975 | 671 | 632 | 424 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NW 16 | S 6 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 16 |
19 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 60 | 161 | 434 | 10 | 98 | 24 | 21 | 110 | 110 | 334 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | NW 11 | W 16 | W 20 | NW 12 | S 8 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 16 | SW 20 | NW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 14 | NW 14 |
14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 82 | 21 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 7 |
68 | 68 | 53 | 41 | 74 | 74 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 55 | 95 | — | 79 | 92 | — | — | 107 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
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Information about the Pico Alto Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pico Alto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pico Alto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pico Alto 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 (Pico Alto) 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 Pico Alto 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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