Surf Forecasts:
Playa Santa Catalina surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 870 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Santa Catalina this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Catalina in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 16 days.
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, mainly focused on the mornings when the conditions line up best.
The standout performer is Playa Santa Catalina, a very consistent point break that’s going to be firing. This spot is exposed to the SSW, and that’s exactly where our best swell is coming from. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real gem of this whole 16-day window is Wednesday morning, July 8th. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 16-second period. The wind is a light offshore from the north at 6 mph, setting up some absolutely perfect conditions. The wave energy is moderate at 896, and this is the kind of morning you call in sick for. Expect some real quality waves with nice long lines. The afternoon will see it go a bit lumpy with a cross-onshore breeze, so make the most of the early session.
Thursday morning, July 9th is another good one. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the SSW, still with a long 15-second period. A light offshore from the north at 3 mph will keep it clean. The energy is moderate at 485.
Saturday morning, July 11th is a beauty. The swell is back up to 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy from the northwest. This is going to be a glassy, clean morning with moderate energy at 511. A real treat.
After that, the pattern holds with smaller, but still fun, morning sessions. Sunday morning, July 12th offers glassy conditions and 3ft SSW swell. Monday morning, July 13th has a clean 3ft SSW swell with offshore winds. Tuesday morning, July 14th sees a cross-offshore breeze and 3ft SSW swell.
There is a quiet gap towards the end. The surf gets very small and weak from Sunday afternoon, July 19th through Monday morning, July 20th, with the combined energy dropping below 200. The best of the next week looks to be Thursday morning, July 23rd, with a clean 4ft SSW swell and offshore winds, giving us moderate energy at 448.
Remember, the long-period swells we’re getting here are best for a point break like Playa Santa Catalina. The waves will have more shape and power, but the sets will be spaced out, giving you time to paddle back out. Most of these swells are under 5ft, so they’re perfect for a wide range of surfers. Crowds are a possibility here, so get out early for the best banks.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 859 | 848 | 554 | 434 | 457 | 344 | 339 | 240 | 451 | 481 | 561 | 400 | 394 | 389 | 204 | 198 | 273 | 301 | 265 | 312 | 277 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:16AM3.07m | 9:47PM2.70m | 10:12AM3.06m | 10:53PM2.69m | 11:16AM3.08m | 00:03AM2.75m | 12:23PM3.15m | 1:12AM2.89m | 1:29PM3.27m | 2:15AM3.08m | 2:30PM3.40m | 3:13AM3.29m | 3:27PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.81m | 3:49AM0.89m | 4:44PM0.76m | 4:54AM0.91m | 5:50PM0.67m | 6:03AM0.86m | 6:55PM0.53m | 7:12AM0.75m | 7:57PM0.35m | 8:16AM0.60m | 8:54PM0.17m | 9:16AM0.44m | 9:48PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | 9 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 7 | — | 3 | 9 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 859 | 848 | 554 | 434 | 457 | 344 | 339 | 236 | 451 | 481 | 561 | 400 | 394 | 389 | 204 | 198 | 273 | 301 | 265 | 312 | 277 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 16 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 37 | 37 | 58 | 48 | 37 | 39 | 30 | 40 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 134 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 116 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 9 | — | SSW 8 | S 22 | S 24 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 240 | 14 | — | 13 | 9 | 11 | 31 | 100 | 21 | 38 | 37 | 15 | 25 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Playa Santa Catalina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Santa Catalina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina) 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).
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