Playa Guanico Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.27° N 80.42° W

Playa Guanico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Guanico sea temperature is
29.5°C
2.1° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 (Oct 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 21st Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 22nd Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:20PM2.54m
7:28AM2.54m
8:08PM2.39m
8:17AM2.37m
9:06PM2.27m
9:19AM2.25m
10:17PM2.24m
10:34AM2.21m
11:28PM2.31m
11:48AM2.27m
00:25AM2.47m
12:48PM2.40m
1:12AM2.66m
Low Tide
1:21AM0.90m
1:50PM0.78m
2:10AM1.07m
2:44PM0.93m
3:14AM1.19m
3:50PM1.03m
4:31AM1.23m
5:01PM1.05m
5:45AM1.15m
6:03PM0.99m
6:43AM0.98m
6:55PM0.87m
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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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