Playa Brava Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.25° S 70.14° W

Playa Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 10 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Brava sea temperature is
21.0°C
1.6° 

Playa Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Brava surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Brava over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Brava in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 11th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 11th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 22nd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Brava over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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15
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14
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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827
752
427
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868
821
787
511
526
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628
680
604
623
623
486
353
278
309
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
SW
0
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
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5
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10
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High Tide
10:44AM0.97m
11:06PM1.42m
11:23AM0.91m
11:42PM1.39m
12:03PM0.86m
00:19AM1.35m
12:47PM0.82m
00:59AM1.31m
1:37PM0.79m
1:44AM1.26m
2:40PM0.78m
2:34AM1.21m
3:56PM0.80m
Low Tide
4:23PM0.38m
5:55AM0.40m
4:53PM0.42m
6:39AM0.43m
5:24PM0.47m
7:26AM0.46m
5:57PM0.52m
8:17AM0.49m
6:34PM0.57m
9:12AM0.51m
7:22PM0.62m
10:09AM0.51m
8:28PM0.67m
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Information about the Playa Brava Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Brava 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 Brava) 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 Brava 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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