
Surf Forecasts:
Playa Princess surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,862 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Princess this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Princess over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Princess in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Princess over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
955 | 923 | 964 | 2089 | 1734 | 1517 | 1498 | 1241 | 1001 | 911 | 807 | 701 | 538 | 530 | 758 | 975 | 1159 | 1906 | 1532 | 1354 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:36PM0.34m | 4:01AM0.70m | 4:37PM0.35m | 4:59AM0.76m | 5:17PM0.37m | 5:47AM0.79m | 5:51PM0.41m | 6:27AM0.79m | 6:22PM0.44m | 7:00AM0.77m | 6:52PM0.47m | 7:27AM0.74m | 7:20PM0.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.19m | 11:32AM0.16m | 9:42PM0.14m | 12:13PM0.14m | 10:36PM0.09m | 12:45PM0.14m | 11:23PM0.06m | 1:11PM0.15m | 00:04AM0.04m | 1:33PM0.15m | 00:40AM0.05m | 1:53PM0.14m | 1:11AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
816 | 742 | 911 | 2089 | 1734 | 1517 | 1498 | 1241 | 1001 | 911 | 807 | 701 | 538 | 530 | 379 | 975 | 902 | 1906 | 1532 | 964 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
955 | 923 | 964 | 68 | 57 | 59 | 50 | 25 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 33 | 432 | 758 | 320 | 1159 | 1388 | 1170 | 1354 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | W 9 | W 8 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | W 15 | S 10 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 14 | SSW 19 | WNW 13 |
490 | 162 | 65 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 4 | 17 | 91 | 180 | 51 | 68 | 309 | 219 | 20 | 289 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 483 | 0 | 0 | 483 | 0 | 0 | 393 | 0 | 0 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 736 | 0 | 0 | 734 | 0 | 0 | 264 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa Princess Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Princess provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Princess can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Princess 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 Princess) 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 Princess 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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