
Surf Forecasts:
Puerto San Jose surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Puerto San Jose this week:
The surf forecast for Puerto San Jose over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Puerto San Jose in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Puerto San Jose over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s cut to it for the next couple of weeks at Puerto San Jose. The start is slow, but there’s a solid run of clean mornings coming up, especially toward the middle and end of next week. The surf stays on the smaller side, but when the wind drops, it’s going to be worth the early alarm.
The first couple of days, Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th, are just blown out or too small. We’ve got under 3 feet of SSW swell, but the cross-onshore wind chops it up. Tuesday morning has a tiny 2ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, glassy, but the energy is weak at 187. It’s not doing anything. You’re better off waiting.
Friday morning the 7th sees the high pressure settle in. The wind goes dead calm, glassy as can be. The swell read 2ft but with a long 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 375. It’s small, but it’s clean. The real turn comes Saturday morning the 8th. We get 3ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, and the energy is at 626. It’s glassy, and the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – around 88°, so you’ll be fine in boardshorts. This is your first proper window.
Sunday the 9th keeps it going with another glassy morning, 3ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds. Still fun. The afternoons all get ruined by the wind, so you’ve got to be out there early. Monday and Tuesday mornings the 10th and 11th are also clean with 3ft waves, but the energy drops a bit. Still worth a paddle.
Now for the standout. Look at Saturday morning the 15th. We’ve got 4ft of clean SSW swell at 16 seconds, and the energy is ripping at 873. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell, and the wind is dead calm. This is the one to chase. Friday the 14th is also a cracker – 3ft swell at a very long 18 seconds, energy at 720, also glassy. Those two mornings are the best on offer.
The size is manageable for everyone – under 5ft – but the long periods mean the waves will have some push. Being a beach break, the long-period swell might make it a bit straight, but with that much energy, you’ll still get some good shape. Crowds are often around, so don’t expect solitude, but the clean conditions will make it worth it.
After that, Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th still have 3ft and 3ft waves on offer, but the energy is backing off. The long-range stuff into the 18th and 19th looks smaller again, just those clean but small morning sessions. The afternoons are a complete write-off – the wind just destroys it every day. So, it’s a dawn patrol mission, no two ways about it.
If you’ve got a free morning, make it the 15th. The 14th is your backup. Keep it early, and you’ll be right.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 |
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40 | 98 | 58 | 58 | 53 | 76 | 89 | 180 | 178 | 348 | 295 | 487 | 377 | 334 | 431 | 384 | 269 | 219 | 331 | 214 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:32PM1.63m | 7:02AM1.87m | 7:17PM1.56m | 7:50AM1.86m | 8:09PM1.50m | 8:45AM1.85m | 9:10PM1.45m | 9:47AM1.84m | 10:19PM1.44m | 10:55AM1.84m | 11:32PM1.49m | 12:03PM1.88m | 00:41AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.26m | 1:22PM0.36m | 1:20AM0.29m | 2:15PM0.38m | 2:11AM0.32m | 3:16PM0.40m | 3:11AM0.35m | 4:23PM0.39m | 4:20AM0.36m | 5:32PM0.35m | 5:33AM0.34m | 6:37PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 7 |
26 | 50 | 58 | 58 | 49 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 151 | 91 | 295 | 487 | 377 | 334 | 431 | 384 | 269 | 219 | 331 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SSW 12 |
40 | 98 | 36 | 34 | 24 | 76 | 89 | 180 | 47 | 348 | 55 | 114 | 47 | 23 | 37 | 39 | 54 | 21 | 59 | 129 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 6 | S 13 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SE 7 | S 7 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
14 | 31 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 9 | 28 | 34 | 178 | 167 | 29 | 38 | 93 | 34 | 15 | 24 | 22 | 64 | 75 | 214 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | S 3 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 478 | 0 | 43 | 478 | 0 | 31 | 545 | 0 | 0 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 400 | 29 | 0 | 304 | 0 | 0 | 545 |
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Information about the Puerto San Jose Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Puerto San Jose provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Puerto San Jose can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Puerto San Jose 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 (Puerto San Jose) 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 Puerto San Jose 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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