Playa Guanico Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.27° N 80.42° W

Playa Guanico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Guanico sea temperature is
29.2°C
1.3° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
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Wave
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SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.5
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18
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SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1
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16
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
92
162
157
152
188
129
66
121
55
54
53
50
81
111
95
130
370
476
508
471
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
5
NE
10
SW
0
W
5
S
10
SSW
5
NW
5
E
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
ENE
5
S
5
WNW
5
E
5
SE
5
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
W
Wind State
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cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
12:01PM2.31m
00:59AM2.23m
1:07PM2.40m
1:55AM2.38m
2:00PM2.53m
2:39AM2.57m
2:44PM2.68m
3:16AM2.76m
3:24PM2.82m
3:50AM2.93m
4:00PM2.93m
4:23AM3.07m
4:36PM3.01m
Low Tide
5:45AM1.20m
6:35PM0.95m
6:56AM1.13m
7:33PM0.84m
7:53AM1.00m
8:20PM0.69m
8:39AM0.85m
9:00PM0.55m
9:19AM0.68m
9:35PM0.43m
9:56AM0.53m
10:09PM0.35m
10:31AM0.41m
10:43PM0.30m
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 mm
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Temp °C
29
30
27
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28
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27
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26
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Feels °C
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32
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29
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32
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31
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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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