Playa Cavancha Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Playa Cavancha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Cavancha sea temperature is
19.2°C
0.8° 

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


Playa Cavancha surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,035 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Cavancha this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Cavancha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Cavancha in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 23rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 23rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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SW
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0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1429
853
783
590
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834
342
386
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363
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254
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215
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
20
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NW
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SSW
15
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SSW
20
SW
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High Tide
7:15AM1.17m
8:05PM1.06m
7:57AM1.18m
8:38PM1.16m
8:35AM1.17m
9:11PM1.26m
9:14AM1.15m
9:45PM1.34m
9:53AM1.11m
10:22PM1.41m
10:33AM1.06m
11:01PM1.46m
Low Tide
1:04AM0.56m
1:54PM0.38m
1:54AM0.50m
2:23PM0.34m
2:40AM0.45m
2:52PM0.31m
3:23AM0.39m
3:20PM0.29m
4:07AM0.36m
3:51PM0.29m
4:53AM0.33m
4:23PM0.30m
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Information about the Playa Cavancha Surf forecast

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