Surf Forecasts:
Playa Ladrilleros surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Ladrilleros this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Ladrilleros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Ladrilleros in the next 16 days are 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Ladrilleros over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
68 | 84 | 80 | 37 | 22 | 51 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 37 | 35 | 51 | 31 | 48 | 69 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 28 | 27 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:22PM2.53m | 9:39AM2.61m | 10:27PM2.38m | 10:45AM2.49m | 11:45PM2.33m | 12:00PM2.48m | 00:58AM2.42m | 1:07PM2.56m | 1:54AM2.58m | 2:01PM2.71m | 2:38AM2.78m | 2:45PM2.88m | 3:16AM2.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM0.88m | 3:24AM1.11m | 4:10PM1.02m | 4:30AM1.25m | 5:21PM1.08m | 5:46AM1.29m | 6:33PM1.04m | 6:57AM1.22m | 7:32PM0.91m | 7:53AM1.08m | 8:19PM0.76m | 8:39AM0.91m | 8:59PM0.60m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | — | 15 | 3 | — | 7 | — | 1 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 15 | WSW 5 |
68 | 84 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 46 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 10 | WSW 14 |
12 | — | 80 | 37 | 22 | 51 | 46 | 15 | 43 | 16 | 35 | 51 | 31 | 48 | 69 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 21 | 4 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | W 18 | SW 8 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 21 | NW 4 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
15 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 37 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — |
— | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 477 | 467 | 189 | 167 | 467 | 189 | 162 | 189 | 189 | 189 | 528 | 189 | 154 | 154 | 0 | 189 | 636 | 189 | 162 | 237 | 237 |
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Information about the Playa Ladrilleros Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Ladrilleros provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Ladrilleros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Ladrilleros 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 Ladrilleros) 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 Ladrilleros 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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