Playa Guanico Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.27° N 80.42° W

Playa Guanico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Guanico sea temperature is
29.8°C
2.4° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 24th 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 47mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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16
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16
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Energy kJ
674
551
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342
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545
778
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817
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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SSW
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NNW
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10
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10
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NNW
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High Tide
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
1:36PM2.58m
1:53AM2.87m
2:19PM2.76m
2:32AM3.06m
Low Tide
3:14AM1.19m
3:50PM1.03m
4:31AM1.23m
5:01PM1.05m
5:45AM1.15m
6:03PM0.99m
6:43AM0.98m
6:55PM0.87m
7:30AM0.76m
7:39PM0.73m
8:11AM0.53m
8:21PM0.57m
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Temp °C
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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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