Playa Guanico Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.27° N 80.42° W

Playa Guanico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Guanico sea temperature is
29.8°C
2.3° 

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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 969 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SW 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 (Oct 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Guanico in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 99mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:05PM2.70m
1:37AM2.92m
2:01PM2.85m
2:25AM3.09m
2:49PM2.99m
3:07AM3.20m
3:32PM3.07m
3:45AM3.25m
4:11PM3.10m
4:22AM3.24m
4:48PM3.08m
4:57AM3.17m
5:24PM3.00m
Low Tide
7:17PM0.57m
7:52AM0.53m
8:08PM0.45m
8:39AM0.35m
8:53PM0.36m
9:21AM0.22m
9:34PM0.32m
9:59AM0.15m
10:12PM0.31m
10:36AM0.13m
10:48PM0.36m
11:12AM0.18m
11:25PM0.44m
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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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