Playa Carate Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.40° N 83.36° W

Playa Carate Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Carate sea temperature is
30.3°C
2.5° 

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


Playa Carate surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Carate this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Carate over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Carate in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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18
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0.6
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Energy kJ
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208
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
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NNW
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NW
10
WSW
10
NW
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WNW
15
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N
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High Tide
10:16AM2.16m
11:14PM2.12m
11:28AM2.23m
00:12AM2.28m
12:24PM2.36m
00:57AM2.48m
1:10PM2.51m
1:35AM2.68m
1:51PM2.67m
2:10AM2.87m
2:29PM2.80m
2:45AM3.03m
3:07PM2.89m
Low Tide
4:51PM0.97m
5:19AM1.10m
5:52PM0.88m
6:18AM0.96m
6:40PM0.75m
7:05AM0.78m
7:20PM0.61m
7:45AM0.59m
7:57PM0.48m
8:23AM0.40m
8:33PM0.37m
8:59AM0.24m
9:09PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa Carate Surf forecast

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