Playa Guanico Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.27° N 80.42° W

Playa Guanico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Guanico sea temperature is
29.3° C
1.4° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SSW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 21st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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188
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
7:45PM2.73m
8:02AM2.83m
8:31PM2.52m
8:47AM2.62m
9:23PM2.33m
9:40AM2.44m
10:28PM2.19m
10:46AM2.33m
11:46PM2.15m
12:01PM2.31m
00:59AM2.23m
1:07PM2.40m
1:55AM2.38m
Low Tide
1:37PM0.47m
1:48AM0.64m
2:22PM0.65m
2:32AM0.85m
3:12PM0.82m
3:24AM1.03m
4:13PM0.95m
4:29AM1.16m
5:24PM1.00m
5:45AM1.20m
6:35PM0.95m
6:56AM1.13m
7:33PM0.84m
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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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