Surf Forecasts:
Puertecillo surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 983 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puertecillo this week:
The surf forecast for Puertecillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puertecillo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puertecillo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Puertecillo. This point break is a solid, advanced wave that can handle a good size, and it’s very consistent. The water temp is around 54.3°, which is about average for this time of year. The first few days are a bit of a write-off—Saturday’s a mess with a strong north wind and a lumpy 5.6ft WNW swell (992 energy). Nothing to get excited about. But come Sunday morning, the 19th, things turn around. Glassy conditions, a clean 4.9ft W swell at 11 seconds, and that light east-northeast breeze – perfect for a point break. That’s the first real window.
The rest of the week is a mixed bag. Monday morning the 20th still has clean waves, 3.6ft W with a light cross-off breeze, but the swell drops. Tuesday the 21st is a no-go with near gale winds. Wednesday the 22nd sees a bump in size to
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | N 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 460 | 508 | 983 | 545 | 396 | 411 | 303 | 246 | 157 | 83 | 57 | 201 | 843 | 734 | 326 | 198 | 194 | 144 | 584 | 598 | 426 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:16PM1.43m | 1:59AM1.08m | 2:01PM1.27m | 2:49AM1.08m | 2:48PM1.10m | 3:44AM1.09m | 3:41PM0.95m | 4:45AM1.09m | 4:49PM0.82m | 5:50AM1.11m | 6:14PM0.76m | 6:54AM1.15m | 7:35PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.06m | 7:45AM0.26m | 8:34PM0.14m | 8:46AM0.35m | 9:16PM0.23m | 9:58AM0.43m | 10:01PM0.32m | 11:22AM0.47m | 10:54PM0.39m | 12:48PM0.45m | 11:54PM0.43m | 1:58PM0.39m | 00:56AM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 21 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 460 | 508 | 983 | 545 | 396 | 411 | 303 | 246 | 157 | 83 | 57 | 201 | 843 | 734 | 326 | 198 | 194 | 144 | 584 | 598 | 426 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | N 6 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 442 | 378 | 288 | 293 | 309 | 207 | 204 | 143 | 104 | 48 | 25 | 45 | 54 | 130 | 103 | 41 | 38 | 24 | 163 | 218 | 384 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | N 6 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | NW 19 |
| kJ | 90 | 76 | 53 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 32 | 118 | 19 | 154 | 134 | 121 | 49 | 44 | 39 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 311 | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 157 | 778 | 1487 | 435 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 145 | 173 | 134 | 59 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Puertecillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puertecillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puertecillo 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 (Puertecillo) 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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