Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Poniente this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Poniente in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next 16 days.
Honestly, it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a proper flat spell for the first week or so. From now right through to the morning of Friday the 28th of August, there’s basically nothing doing. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and most of the time the conditions are just poor. There’s a few glassy mornings, like Tuesday the 18th, but with only 2ft of weak, short-period ESE swell, you’d be floating more than surfing. It’s a real desert out there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Friday the 28th of August. Playa Poniente sees a pulse of 4ft swell from the SE, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy climbs to a moderate 97, and with a light NNW breeze keeping it clean, it’s finally surfable. It’s not epic, but after a week of nothing, it’s a welcome sight. The water is a very warm 84°, which is a massive 6° above normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in boardshorts for sure.
The standout, and the best on offer across the whole forecast, is the morning of Saturday the 29th of August. We’ve got 4ft of ESE swell with a 7-second period, and the combined energy pushes into the moderate range at 102. A light offshore breeze from the north will keep it clean. It’s still not a day for the beginners, as the swell is pushing over 3ft, but for the rest of you, it’s the best chance to get a few decent ones. The afternoon goes onshore and messy, so get on it early.
So, to sum it up: a long, flat wait until the final weekend of August. The morning of the 29th is your best bet, with clean 4ft surf at Playa Poniente. It’s been a tough run, but it looks like it’s breaking.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Wed night, min 28°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | NE 3 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 3:04AM0.13m | 8:22PM0.10m | 7:28PM0.10m | 7:10PM0.10m | 5:48AM0.08m | 7:05PM0.11m | 8:04AM0.07m | 7:06PM0.12m | 7:22PM0.12m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM0.02m | 10:04PM0.10m | 11:55AM0.04m | 11:59PM0.09m | 12:00PM0.05m | 1:39AM0.07m | 11:38AM0.06m | 3:19AM0.06m | 9:53AM0.07m | 4:58AM0.05m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 32 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 577 | 555 | 559 | 559 | 554 | 582 | 465 | 214 | 214 | 465 | 356 | 465 | 761 | 744 | 713 | 761 | 41 | 554 | 609 | 422 |
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