Playa Guanico Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.27° N 80.42° W

Playa Guanico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Guanico sea temperature is
29.6° C
1.7° 

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


Playa Guanico surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Guanico this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Guanico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Guanico in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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0.9
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13
1
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1
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13
1
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13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
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12
0.6
SSW
11
0.9
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7
1.3
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7
0.8
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7
0.9
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
282
384
307
277
321
331
321
289
206
206
170
155
117
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100
97
147
70
72
57
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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10
NNW
20
N
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
WNW
0
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5
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W
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5
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WNW
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10
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W
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High Tide
5:10PM3.29m
5:44AM3.35m
5:59PM3.22m
6:31AM3.32m
6:47PM3.09m
7:16AM3.22m
7:35PM2.92m
8:02AM3.06m
8:24PM2.72m
8:48AM2.88m
9:16PM2.53m
9:37AM2.69m
10:13PM2.37m
Low Tide
11:02AM0.23m
11:24PM-0.04m
11:52AM0.23m
00:11AM0.04m
12:41PM0.29m
00:57AM0.20m
1:30PM0.40m
1:42AM0.40m
2:18PM0.53m
2:29AM0.61m
3:09PM0.67m
3:19AM0.82m
4:03PM0.79m
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Temp °C
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28
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa Guanico Surf forecast

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