Surf Forecasts:
Playa Acantilados surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SE swell with 1,632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Acantilados this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Acantilados over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Acantilados in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Acantilados over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
541 | 1197 | 1632 | 1255 | 755 | 430 | 314 | 142 | 99 | 113 | 106 | 96 | 98 | 69 | 66 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 68 | |
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 | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:27PM1.41m | 6:40AM0.91m | 6:12PM1.46m | 7:08AM0.91m | 6:52PM1.51m | 7:34AM0.94m | 7:30PM1.54m | 8:02AM0.98m | 8:08PM1.56m | 8:33AM1.05m | 8:47PM1.55m | 9:09AM1.13m | 9:28PM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:14AM0.44m | 11:32AM0.73m | 1:56AM0.42m | 12:32PM0.68m | 2:35AM0.39m | 1:25PM0.63m | 3:11AM0.38m | 2:15PM0.58m | 3:46AM0.38m | 3:03PM0.53m | 4:21AM0.40m | 3:52PM0.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
302 | 1197 | 1632 | 1255 | 755 | 430 | 314 | 76 | 99 | 113 | 106 | 96 | 98 | 69 | 66 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 9 | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NE 4 |
541 | 6 | — | — | 71 | 49 | 68 | 142 | 69 | 48 | 33 | 11 | 27 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSW 6 |
18 | 2 | — | — | — | 15 | — | 27 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | W 3 | SW 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — |
12 | 59 | 77 | 111 | — | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | 1 | 40 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 108 | 336 | 383 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 153 |
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Information about the Playa Acantilados Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Acantilados provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Acantilados can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Acantilados 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 (Playa Acantilados) 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 Playa Acantilados 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.











