Playa Honda Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.90° S 56.09° W

Playa Honda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Honda sea temperature is
13.0° C
2.9° 

Playa Honda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Honda surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with 539 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Honda this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Honda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Honda in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up. We're in for a slow couple of weeks, no two ways about it. The start of this stretch is a total dud. We're talking days of small, weak, and messy surf. The winds are all over the place, mostly cross or onshore, and it’s just not worth the effort of getting wet. If you’re jonesing for a wave, you’re better off finding a skate spot or just staring at the ocean from the sand.

The first real sniff of anything with a pulse comes on Monday, the 11th of August. Even then, it's marginal. There's some energy in the water, with the combined reading hitting 413 on Tuesday morning, but the wind is blowing cross-shore from the east. It’s going to be lumpy and bumpy. You might get a few if you’re keen, but it’s not going to be pretty. We're looking at waves around 3 to 4 feet from the SSE with a 12-second period. It’s surfable, but it’ll be a fight.

Then it’s back to the grind. From around the 12th through the 16th, it’s just poor. The swell drops out, the energy is weak, and the wind continues to mess everything up. This is a classic poor spell for the area. Just one of those stretches where there’s nothing on offer.

But hold on. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s shining on Monday the 17th of August. This is the one to keep an eye on. It’s far out, so don't get too excited yet, but the forecast is showing some real potential. The swell is due to push up to around 5 feet. The energy is moderate at 186, but the big deal is the wind. It’s looking light and offshore, out of the ENE. That’s the first time we've seen a clean wind forecast for a solid swell. This is the standout. Clean conditions on a bigger wave at Playa Honda (Lanzarote) could be a lot of fun. The swell direction is ESE, which isn’t the absolute best for the spot, but with that offshore wind and clean conditions, it could well be the best day of the whole period. A solid 5 feet is getting a bit more serious, so maybe not for the beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the one.

The following days, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, the winds are still looking good from the north and northwest. The swell will drop back down to under 3 feet, but if it stays clean, there will be some fun little waves to be had. Just smaller, but clean.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a total loss. Don't even bother. But circle Monday the 17th on the calendar. That’s the one day with real potential. It’s far from a sure thing, but it’s the best shot we’ve got. And remember, the water is running much warmer than usual for August, so you can probably ditch the booties.

Stay stoked, and we'll see you out there when it finally turns on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SE
11
1
SW
5
0.9
WSW
4
1
SW
5
1.1
S
5
0.9
S
6
1
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11
0.8
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12
1.2
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12
1
SSE
12
0.4
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11
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
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12
0.4
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15
0.4
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
60
47
29
41
29
42
66
50
230
161
405
280
48
46
61
85
74
124
25
Wind (km/h)
25
W
15
NW
25
NW
30
WSW
25
W
25
W
30
WSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
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20
E
25
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
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15
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High Tide
6:38PM0.42m
8:53AM0.38m
7:47PM0.47m
9:33AM0.35m
9:00PM0.51m
10:14AM0.33m
10:19PM0.55m
10:59AM0.31m
11:44PM0.58m
11:49AM0.30m
1:10AM0.61m
12:47PM0.30m
2:28AM0.62m
Low Tide
2:11AM0.05m
2:23PM0.23m
3:20AM0.05m
3:12PM0.19m
4:29AM0.05m
4:09PM0.14m
5:37AM0.06m
5:09PM0.08m
6:42AM0.08m
6:09PM0.03m
7:43AM0.10m
7:09PM-0.01m
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4
Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa Honda Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Honda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Honda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Honda 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 Honda) 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 Honda 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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