Playa Guanico Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.27° N 80.42° W

Playa Guanico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Guanico sea temperature is
29.4° 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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Guanico in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 14th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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16
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0.8
SSW
15
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14
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13
0.5
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0.7
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19
0.8
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18
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18
0.9
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14
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
163
242
103
85
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350
375
432
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427
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314
255
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241
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255
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
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SSE
5
NNW
10
N
10
NE
10
NW
10
N
5
SW
5
WNW
10
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10
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WSW
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NW
10
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NNE
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:16PM3.15m
3:51AM3.23m
4:07PM3.24m
4:37AM3.36m
4:53PM3.27m
5:20AM3.40m
5:38PM3.23m
6:01AM3.36m
6:20PM3.11m
6:42AM3.23m
7:03PM2.94m
7:21AM3.04m
7:45PM2.73m
Low Tide
9:33PM0.09m
9:58AM0.26m
10:19PM0.01m
10:46AM0.17m
11:03PM0.01m
11:30AM0.15m
11:45PM0.09m
12:13PM0.20m
00:26AM0.24m
12:55PM0.32m
1:06AM0.43m
1:37PM0.47m
1:48AM0.64m
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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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