Surf Forecasts:
Playa Pantaleta surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with 473 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Pantaleta this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Pantaleta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Pantaleta in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Pantaleta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Playa Pantaleta over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a slow start. We're looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first five days. From Wednesday the 12th right through to Sunday the 16th, the surf is just poor. The swell is tiny and weak, with a short, choppy period, and the wind is blowing cross-shore, messing up any chance of a clean face. The water is a warm 81°F which is about average for this time of year, but you won't be enjoying it much. You're better off doing something else until things change.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, the 17th of August. The wind is set to go glassy, which is a huge positive. We'll see a 4ft swell from the NE with a period of 10 seconds, giving it a bit more push and shape. The combined energy is moderate at 262. It's not a massive day, but with that glassy surface, the waves will be clean and fun. The spot is a beach and reef set-up, so look for those peaks. It's only a morning window though, as the wind shifts onshore in the arvo.
Tuesday morning the 18th is another chance, with a similar 5ft NE swell. The wind is a light cross-offshore, which will keep things clean. The period has dropped a bit to 7 seconds, so it won't be as powerful, but it's still surfable. This is a fairly consistent break, so expect a few waves. Crowds are possible here from time to time, so get out early.
After that, it's back to the struggle. The forecast drops off again into poor, weak conditions for the rest of the week and into the next. Thursday the 21st has a slight chance of a clean wave in the afternoon with a light cross-offshore, but the swell is just 3ft and weak. Nothing to get excited about. The long-range stuff from the 22nd onward looks pretty grim, with small, weak swells and cross-shore winds. It's a real bummer for the second week.
So, the standouts are clear. Monday the 17th is your best bet for that glassy, clean session. Tuesday the 18th is a solid second option if you miss it. The rest of the window is a write-off, so keep your eyes on the charts and hope for a change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 7 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 30 | 42 | 64 | 49 | 70 | 135 | 461 | 294 | 461 | 381 | 282 | 201 | 169 | 182 | 382 | 250 | 112 | 268 | 215 | 147 | 109 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:42AM0.42m | 1:30AM0.38m | 3:58PM0.22m | 2:17AM0.32m | 4:15PM0.26m | 3:07AM0.26m | 4:48PM0.29m | 4:28AM0.20m | 5:26PM0.31m | 8:39AM0.16m | 6:06PM0.33m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35AM0.04m | 9:04AM0.07m | 9:30AM0.11m | 8:31PM0.19m | 9:53AM0.14m | 10:05PM0.18m | 10:11AM0.15m | 11:36PM0.16m | 10:19AM0.16m | 1:25AM0.13m | 9:44AM0.16m | 3:41AM0.09m | |||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | N 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 7 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 42 | 64 | 49 | 2 | 135 | 461 | 4 | 461 | 381 | 282 | 201 | 169 | 182 | 382 | 250 | 112 | 268 | 215 | 147 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | ENE 10 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 12 | 65 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | — | — | — | 70 | — | — | 294 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 581 | 0 | 29 | 935 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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