Surf Forecasts:
Popoyo surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Popoyo in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Popoyo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks.
Straight off the bat, the forecast is a bit of a slow burner. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf that’s just not going to get the blood pumping. The first week is particularly tough, with nothing really worth paddling out for until we get into the second week. The energy in the water is just too low, with wave energy readings struggling to push past the moderate range (276 to 491). The good news is that the wind is often offshore or clean, but it’s blowing hard—often 18 to 25 mph—which makes things tricky.
The real standout, and the only one I’d pencil in the diary, is Popoyo (reef) . This spot is very consistent and exposed to the SW swell. For the first week, the swell is tiny, barely reaching 3 ft, and the period is all over the shop, so it’s a no-go. The water temp is a warm 84°F with a normal anomaly of 0.7°F, so it’s about average for this time of year.
The best bet on offer is shaping up for Saturday, 15 August. The morning sees a modest 4 ft SW swell (16 seconds) with a fresh offshore ENE wind at 22 mph, making for clean lines. The wave energy is solid at 735, which is a healthy moderate reading. It’s not huge, but the long period suggests good shape and those long waits between sets. This is the pick of the bunch for intermediate surfers. The afternoon stays clean but the wind goes cross-offshore.
Sunday, 16 August, and Monday, 17 August morning sessions also look promising, with a consistent 3 ft to 3 ft SW swell. The wind stays offshore and fresh, keeping the surface clean. The energy is still moderate (492 to 523), so it’s worth a paddle if you’re keen. Just keep in mind that the long period swell (14-16 seconds) is best on this reef point, rather than a beach break.
After that, the energy drops again and the wind picks up, so those are your windows. It’s not a classic run, but there are a few decent dawn patrols in the second week. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the E by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 218 | 212 | 138 | 134 | 95 | 118 | 72 | 54 | 54 | 95 | 129 | 162 | 175 | 312 | 264 | 371 | 310 | 309 | 357 | 288 | 238 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:51PM2.20m | 6:16AM2.38m | 6:32PM2.12m | 6:58AM2.37m | 7:18PM2.04m | 7:45AM2.33m | 8:11PM1.96m | 8:41AM2.29m | 9:15PM1.90m | 9:47AM2.26m | 10:28PM1.89m | 10:58AM2.27m | 11:43PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:49AM0.42m | 11:56PM0.34m | 12:31PM0.43m | 00:35AM0.39m | 1:17PM0.46m | 1:20AM0.45m | 2:10PM0.49m | 2:13AM0.51m | 3:12PM0.52m | 3:16AM0.56m | 4:22PM0.51m | 4:29AM0.57m | 5:33PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 218 | 212 | 138 | 42 | 56 | 54 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 175 | 312 | 264 | 371 | 310 | 309 | 357 | 288 | 238 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 |
| kJ | 27 | 28 | 38 | 134 | 95 | 118 | 72 | 35 | 20 | 95 | 129 | 142 | 39 | 134 | 118 | 116 | 118 | 61 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 10 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 |
| kJ | 31 | 43 | 20 | 41 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 54 | 54 | 19 | 37 | 162 | 154 | 45 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 2 | 31 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 21 | 36 | 16 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 71 | 75 | 76 | 47 | 75 | 47 | 88 | 75 | 75 | 56 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 54 | 77 | 73 | 75 |
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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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