
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Honda surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 24 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 23 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, ESE swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 24 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with E 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 Tuesday (Nov 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 23rd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Honda over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | S 13 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | S 18 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 5 |
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7 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 40 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:55AM0.42m | 2:05PM0.42m | 3:50AM0.40m | 2:59PM0.43m | 4:42AM0.38m | 3:59PM0.44m | 5:31AM0.37m | 5:02PM0.44m | 6:17AM0.35m | 6:05PM0.44m | 7:03AM0.34m | 7:04PM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:58AM0.17m | 8:29PM0.06m | 8:41AM0.18m | 9:22PM0.07m | 9:27AM0.18m | 10:17PM0.08m | 10:16AM0.18m | 11:13PM0.11m | 11:06AM0.18m | 00:13AM0.13m | 11:56AM0.18m | 1:19AM0.16m | |||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
7:21 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 4 | — | E 9 | E 4 | SE 10 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
7 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 23 | 29 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | S 18 | SE 15 | — | S 7 | E 8 | — | S 18 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | ENE 2 | — | N 3 | E 4 | E 3 | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | SE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 |
3 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | 17 | 7 | 40 | 29 | — | 29 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 1009 | 1273 | 263 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 173 | 1009 | 731 | 252 | 1009 | 470 | 102 | 470 | 102 | 380 | 253 | 252 |
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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.



