Surf Forecasts:
Playa Poniente surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, E swell with 28 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Poniente this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Poniente in the next 16 days are 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you: the surf outlook for Playa Poniente over the next 16 days is a real bummer. There’s nothing on offer that’s anywhere near worth paddling out for. The forecast shows no real waves to speak of, with the swell heights barely flickering above 2 ft and the combined energy of all swells directed here sitting at pitifully low values (1-22). The period is short and the energy is weak. It’s a total flat spell for this exposed beach and reef setup.
We’re looking at a stretch that starts on Thursday the 9th of July and runs all the way through to Thursday the 24th of July, with zero surfable conditions. The swell direction is mostly from the south to southeast, which is not the optimum SE direction for this spot, and the wind is often cross or onshore, adding to the frustration. Even on the glassy mornings, like Sunday the 11th or Monday the 13th, the waves are just too small to do anything with. The poor surf quality is a constant theme.
The water temperature is a standout for the wrong reasons – it’s reading 80°, a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a significant anomaly, so the water will feel noticeably warm. But it’s a small consolation when there’s no surf.
Honestly, there are no standout sessions. Nothing. The best you could hope for is a few tiny, knee-high bumps on a glassy morning, but that’s not a recommendation. The setup is so small and weak that it might look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, but even then, it’s marginal.
If you’re around here, don’t hold your breath. This kind of blank run is more normal for the area in summer, so it’s not a huge surprise. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27PM0.13m | 10:48PM0.13m | 11:16PM0.14m | 11:51PM0.15m | 00:33AM0.16m | 1:20AM0.16m | 2:03AM0.16m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02AM0.06m | 8:19AM0.04m | 8:39AM0.02m | 9:10AM0.01m | 9:50AM-0.01m | 10:32AM-0.02m | 11:13AM-0.02m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | S 5 | — | E 7 | — | NE 5 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | E 5 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | S 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 13 | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 577 | 584 | 422 | 214 | 557 | 374 | 374 | 374 | 554 | 554 | 717 | 555 | 554 | 747 | 27 | 67 | 773 | 859 | 773 | 379 | 356 |
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