Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.04° W

Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello sea temperature is
28.0° C
0.1° 

Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NE swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 15th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the coming weeks at Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a grim outlook. We're looking at a solid chunk of time with nothing worth paddling out for. The first week and a half is basically a write-off. From Saturday the 8th of August right through to the morning of Sunday the 16th, it's all poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, there's a bit of chop, and the swell is small and weak. Energy readings are all over the place but mostly low, with a few days like the 13th and 14th showing moderate energy (149 and 147 respectively), but it’s still messy. You'll be fighting a losing battle.

The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least the water's warm if you just want a float.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 17th of August. It's not a day to set the world on fire, but it's surfable. The morning sees a light SSW breeze at 3 mph, going cross-offshore, which cleans things up nicely. We've got a tiny 2 ft swell from the NE with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak at 58, but the conditions will be clean. It's a very ordinary wave, but it's the best we've seen in a while.

Then we have a couple of other mornings that are worth a mention. Tuesday the 18th of August morning has a 3 ft NE swell, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, which gives it a bit more grunt and shape. The energy is moderate at 216. The wind is a light 3 mph from the north, making it cross-on, so there'll be a few ripples on the surface. It's only a marginal one, though.

The standout of the entire run, if you can call it that, is Wednesday the 19th of August morning. This is the one to pencil in. The forecast is for glassy conditions with a light NNW wind at 3 mph. That’s a major positive. The swell is 4 ft from the NE with an 8-second period, and a moderate energy of 135. It's a very ordinary wave, but with glassy conditions, it'll be the cleanest you'll find all fortnight. The swell is small enough for beginners and the conditions will be perfect for a longboard. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but crowds are possible here, so get out early.

The rest of the period after that falls back into the same old story of cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell. The 22nd and 23rd of August see the swell drop right back to 3 ft with a poor 6-second period and energy dropping to 42. It's a flat and choppy end to the outlook.

So, to sum it up: the first 9 days are a right-off. The morning of Monday the 17th is a bit of a cleaner window, but the absolute best bet is the glassy morning of Wednesday the 19th of August. After that, it's back to the slow lane.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
60
43
51
66
69
91
123
89
99
97
70
68
94
70
149
200
143
147
149
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
N
15
ENE
10
SW
10
N
25
ENE
5
SSW
10
NNE
20
ENE
10
SW
10
N
20
E
5
S
10
N
20
ENE
5
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
5
E
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:25PM0.45m
10:14PM0.46m
11:03PM0.45m
11:54PM0.44m
00:47AM0.41m
4:22PM0.20m
1:46AM0.36m
4:34PM0.24m
3:01AM0.31m
Low Tide
6:48AM-0.01m
7:24AM-0.01m
7:57AM0.01m
8:27AM0.04m
8:52AM0.07m
7:05PM0.18m
9:13AM0.10m
8:27PM0.19m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:22
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6:52
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4
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2
11
Temp °C
27
26
28
28
27
30
28
27
29
27
27
28
27
27
28
26
27
27
27
26
Feels °C
28
28
31
30
30
33
29
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32
29
31
31
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31
28
29
29
28
27
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Information about the Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Waikiki, Puerto Cabello 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 Waikiki, Puerto Cabello) 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 Waikiki, Puerto Cabello 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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