
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Esquinzo surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, NNW swell with 1,121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Esquinzo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Esquinzo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Esquinzo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Esquinzo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNW 13 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
465 | 648 | 380 | 347 | 251 | 427 | 309 | 226 | 181 | 304 | 318 | 577 | 408 | 534 | 552 | 444 | 326 | 216 | 162 | 321 | 974 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:03AM1.89m | 5:30PM1.65m | 5:49AM1.74m | 6:27PM1.51m | 6:58AM1.62m | 7:58PM1.43m | 8:36AM1.60m | 9:39PM1.48m | 9:59AM1.69m | 10:45PM1.62m | 10:55AM1.84m | 11:30PM1.79m | 11:38AM2.00m | 00:07AM1.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.62m | 11:22PM0.74m | 12:10PM0.78m | 00:18AM0.88m | 1:33PM0.89m | 1:50AM0.96m | 3:20PM0.87m | 3:34AM0.92m | 4:32PM0.75m | 4:41AM0.79m | 5:19PM0.58m | 5:27AM0.63m | 5:56PM0.41m | ||||||||
7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 16 |
465 | 648 | 380 | 347 | 251 | 427 | 309 | 226 | 181 | 304 | 318 | 577 | 408 | 271 | 552 | 444 | 326 | 216 | 162 | 321 | 974 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 12 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 19 | NNW 11 |
115 | 54 | 282 | 336 | 206 | 174 | 135 | 107 | 96 | 225 | 284 | 95 | 360 | 534 | 219 | 164 | 153 | 45 | 24 | 115 | 275 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | S 10 | NNW 15 | S 10 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | S 12 | S 13 | NNW 15 | N 11 | NNE 7 |
32 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 193 | 2 | 90 | 112 | 71 | 41 | 38 | 25 | 92 | 161 | 77 | 69 | 3 | 3 | 45 | 9 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
— | 10 | 37 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 82 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 159 | 171 | 183 | 108 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 32 | 32 | 79 | 163 | 79 | 32 | 79 | 163 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 5 | 32 | 5 |
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Information about the Playa de Esquinzo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Esquinzo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Esquinzo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Esquinzo 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 de Esquinzo) 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 de Esquinzo 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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