Playa Santa Catalina surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Catalina in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 16 days.
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