
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★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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+) | 12AM (Wed 5th 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
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Puerto San Jose.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some small, weak swell on Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th, but it’s all cross-on wind and the wave comment ain’t pretty – definitely not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning the 6th. The wind goes glassy, and while the swell is tiny at 1ft from the SSW, the period jumps to a long 14 seconds. Combined energy is moderate (140). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Not a standout.
Now, Friday morning the 7th is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got a clean, glassy start with a 2ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy reading jumps to 376 (moderate), and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” For a spot that’s exposed to the SSW, this is a promising little window. It’s small, but clean.
The real standout of the whole outlook is Saturday morning the 8th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the energy is now 639 – solid moderate. The wind is glassy, offshore from the NW, and the forecast is calling for “very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer in the first week. Get on it early before the afternoon cross-on wind spoils it.
Sunday morning the 9th holds a similar 3ft SSW swell, still glassy, but the period drops to 14 seconds. Still fun, but not quite the peak of Saturday.
We go through a bit of a lull Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th, with onshore winds and choppy afternoons, though Wednesday morning the 12th does offer a brief glassy moment with 2ft SSW swell at 16 seconds – worth a quick look if you’re keen.
The next big standout is Friday morning the 14th. The swell is back to 3ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 715 – now we’re talking strong. Glassy conditions, offshore from the north. This is a real gem. The afternoon gets messy, but the morning will be tidy.
Then Saturday morning the 15th takes the cake. The swell pushes to 4ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and the energy is 740 – strong. Glassy, offshore from the ESE. This is the best of the entire 16-day run. Clean, punchy, and lined up. If you can only pick one session, this is it.
Sunday morning the 16th and Monday morning the 17th offer smaller but still clean 3ft SSW swells, though the energy drops. Tuesday morning the 18th is glassy with 3ft, and Wednesday morning the 19th caps it off with a nice 3ft SSW swell, glassy, 16-second period, and strong energy (536). Another very good morning session.
Overall, the standout windows are Saturday morning the 8th, Friday morning the 14th, and especially Saturday morning the 15th. The rest of the time, the afternoons get chewed up by cross-on winds, but the mornings are where the magic happens.
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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PM | 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 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) | 506 | 0 | 43 | 478 | 0 | 0 | 506 | 0 | 0 | 506 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 6 | 0 | 400 | 0 | 31 | 303 | 0 |
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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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