Surf Forecasts:
Popoyo surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Popoyo over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Popoyo over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the surf is pretty flat and quiet for the first week and a half. We’re looking at a long stretch from Thursday, July 9th all the way through to Monday, July 20th where the waves are just not happening. You’ll see small, weak swell around 2 ft to 3 ft, mostly from the SSW, but the winds are always blowing hard out of the ENE – 19 to 25 mph. That wind is offshore, which is great for the face, but the swell energy is weak (combined energy readings between 232 and 465). The water temp is a warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a nice dip, but there’s just no power. The reef needs a proper push, and it’s just not getting it. For a spot that’s normally very consistent, this is a real bummer. The only thing worth noting is that the long period (15-16 seconds) on the first few days means the waves that do show up will be clean and lined up, but they’re just too small to ride.
The best bet in this whole outlook – and it’s the only real standout – arrives on Tuesday, July 21st. The swell finally bumps up to 5 ft from the SSW, with a period around 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 662, which is a solid moderate pulse. The wind is still a fresh breeze from the ENE, blowing offshore, so the wave faces will be clean. This is going to be a proper, rippable day at Popoyo. The 5 ft size is solid for intermediates, and the offshore wind will make it a dream. It’s not a massive swell, but after all that nothing, it’s going to feel like a gift. Get on it early.
After that, it drops back down again. Wednesday morning, July 22nd, the wind gets even stronger, up to 28-31 mph from the ENE, making it nearly impossible to paddle into the small, weak swell. The week after that looks like more of the same small, windy conditions, with the odd bigger period (17 seconds) but no size to back it up.
So, to sum it up: the first 12 days are a write-off. The one real standout is Tuesday, July 21st. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 322 | 279 | 279 | 425 | 419 | 414 | 362 | 362 | 325 | 253 | 186 | 232 | 191 | 114 | 154 | 207 | 121 | 291 | 258 | 171 | 189 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:41PM1.90m | 10:10AM2.31m | 10:48PM1.91m | 11:15AM2.37m | 11:56PM1.99m | 12:20PM2.44m | 1:02AM2.11m | 1:22PM2.53m | 2:02AM2.25m | 2:20PM2.60m | 2:58AM2.39m | 3:14PM2.64m | 3:51AM2.51m | 4:06PM2.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:40AM0.55m | 4:45PM0.48m | 4:47AM0.53m | 5:50PM0.39m | 5:55AM0.46m | 6:53PM0.27m | 7:01AM0.37m | 7:51PM0.14m | 8:03AM0.27m | 8:45PM0.04m | 9:00AM0.20m | 9:36PM-0.03m | 9:55AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 322 | 279 | 279 | 425 | 419 | 414 | 362 | 362 | 325 | 253 | 186 | 232 | 191 | 114 | 154 | 207 | 116 | 291 | 258 | 147 | 189 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 41 | 42 | 41 | 37 | 42 | 41 | 38 | 25 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 133 | 72 | 124 | 140 | 121 | 35 | 113 | 171 | 124 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 20 | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | SW 22 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 7 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 7 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 1 | 37 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 19 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 57 | 87 | 15 | 96 | 71 | 58 | 59 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 14 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 75 | 88 | 75 | 18 | 42 | 18 | 46 | 75 | 76 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 83 | 47 | 47 | 71 |
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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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