Surf Forecasts:
Playa Pantaleta surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 400 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Sep 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 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 on the cards for Playa Pantaleta. I’ve gotta be straight with you—this isn’t one of those weeks where you’re checking the forecast every hour. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet, with a lot of onshore junk and only a tiny window that might be worth a paddle.
The outlook starts off quiet. From Thursday the 10th all the way through to the morning of Saturday the 19th of September, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell is small and weak, running between 3 ft and 5 ft, but it’s coming from the ENE with a short period of only 6 to 8 seconds, so the energy is low (combined energy between 54 and 279). The wind is persistent from the east or east-northeast, blowing cross-shore and keeping things choppy and messy. It’s not the kind of surf you’d paddle out for unless you’re desperate for a session.
Now, the one glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Saturday the 19th of September. That morning, the swell picks up to 6 ft from the ENE, still with a short period of 7 seconds, but the combined energy hits 297—moderate. The real kicker is the wind: it’s light from the ESE at 6 mph, and it’s cross-offshore. That’s going to clean things up nicely. The water temp is about 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there. This is the standout of the whole forecast. It’s the only morning where the conditions actually line up to give you some decent, clean waves. Get on it if you can.
The next morning, Sunday the 20th of September, is a bit of a letdown after that. Swell drops to 4 ft from the ENE, and although the wind is light from the SE at 3 mph and cross-offshore, it’s just not got the same push. The energy is only 118. It’s surfable, but it’s nothing to get excited about—just ordinary.
After that, from Monday the 21st of September onward, it’s back to the same old story: small swell, weak energy, and cross-shore winds. No real quality on offer. The last week of the forecast is particularly weak, with swell dropping to 3 ft and combined energy falling to 54 or 60. It’s a long stretch of nothing.
Bottom line: if you want a wave, your best and really only decent shot is the morning of Saturday the 19th of September. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath for the rest of the run.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 131 | 163 | 242 | 243 | 344 | 272 | 199 | 160 | 154 | 127 | 135 | 147 | 116 | 130 | 149 | 142 | 163 | 186 | 113 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:30AM0.33m | 1:07PM0.26m | 1:23AM0.28m | 1:39PM0.29m | 2:26AM0.23m | 2:15PM0.31m | 7:05AM0.19m | 2:56PM0.33m | 3:42PM0.33m | 4:35PM0.33m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:19PM0.17m | 8:01AM0.15m | 7:57PM0.16m | 8:21AM0.17m | 9:15PM0.14m | 8:35AM0.18m | 10:27PM0.11m | 8:30AM0.19m | 11:39PM0.09m | 00:56AM0.06m | 2:18AM0.05m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | N 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | N 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | N 12 | N 11 | ENE 7 | N 11 | ENE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 131 | 163 | — | — | — | — | 199 | 3 | 154 | 127 | 135 | 3 | 116 | 130 | 3 | 2 | 163 | 2 | 113 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 242 | 243 | 344 | 272 | — | 160 | — | — | — | 147 | — | — | 149 | 142 | — | 186 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 29 |
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