Surf Forecasts:
Popoyo surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 25s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Popoyo this week:
The surf forecast for Popoyo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 25s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Popoyo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 25s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Popoyo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, let's talk about Popoyo. This reef break is exposed to the swell, and it's been getting a steady diet of offshore ENE wind through most of the forecast. The trouble is, the swell's been on the small side and the quality's been hit or miss – lots of marginal or poor conditions according to the numbers. The combined energy of all swells directed here starts off moderate (in the 300–400 range), then builds into strong territory later on, but the wave state hasn't lined up with the energy until the final week.
First up, from Sunday July 19 through to Thursday July 23, it's a real grind. Swell heights are barely pushing 3 ft, mostly from the SSW or SW, with periods around 12–16 seconds – so some decent groundswell but not enough size. The wind stays fresh offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but the waves are too weak to get excited about. Combined energy sits between 112 and 431 – that's moderate at best, and the wave comment says "poor" or "marginal" the whole way. Honestly, not worth paddling out unless you're desperate for a solo session.
Then Friday July 24 shows a bit more life. Swell picks up to 2.3 ft from the SW with a long 24-second period – that's a proper groundswell, but it's still small. Combined energy jumps to 746 (moderate), but the wave state is still "marginal".
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 178 | 249 | 202 | 192 | 216 | 306 | 287 | 258 | 212 | 173 | 142 | 142 | 72 | 73 | 171 | 80 | 563 | 368 | 799 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:17AM2.54m | 6:33PM2.31m | 7:03AM2.45m | 7:21PM2.15m | 7:50AM2.33m | 8:11PM1.99m | 8:38AM2.20m | 9:05PM1.86m | 9:30AM2.10m | 10:04PM1.76m | 10:26AM2.03m | 11:07PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:57PM0.10m | 12:30PM0.30m | 00:43AM0.24m | 1:20PM0.40m | 1:29AM0.39m | 2:12PM0.51m | 2:16AM0.54m | 3:06PM0.60m | 3:07AM0.67m | 4:04PM0.67m | 4:04AM0.76m | 5:05PM0.69m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 178 | 249 | 202 | 152 | 216 | 306 | 287 | 258 | 212 | 173 | 142 | 142 | 42 | 30 | 47 | 73 | 141 | 199 | 210 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 130 | 127 | 155 | 192 | 125 | 117 | 152 | 142 | 69 | 70 | 18 | 29 | 72 | 73 | 57 | 61 | 563 | 368 | 799 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 5 | W 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 171 | 80 | 42 | 25 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 3 |
| kJ | 9 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 75 | 119 | 47 | 47 | 87 | 75 | 47 | 76 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 75 | 81 | 75 | 76 | 18 | 47 | 9 |
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The above surf forecast table for Popoyo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Popoyo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Popoyo 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 (Popoyo) 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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