Surf Forecasts:
Punta Ballena surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with 803 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Ballena this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Ballena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Ballena in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Ballena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 109 | 104 | 100 | 94 | 56 | 42 | 40 | 32 | 62 | 97 | 100 | 194 | 271 | 662 | 705 | 773 | 588 | 594 | 407 | 282 | 269 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:11PM2.16m | 1:59AM2.23m | 2:03PM2.29m | 2:41AM2.40m | 2:46PM2.44m | 3:18AM2.57m | 3:24PM2.57m | 3:51AM2.72m | 4:00PM2.68m | 4:24AM2.84m | 4:36PM2.75m | 4:56AM2.92m | 5:11PM2.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06AM1.05m | 7:35PM0.76m | 8:00AM0.93m | 8:21PM0.62m | 8:44AM0.78m | 9:00PM0.49m | 9:22AM0.63m | 9:35PM0.39m | 9:58AM0.49m | 10:09PM0.31m | 10:33AM0.38m | 10:43PM0.27m | 11:07AM0.30m | 11:17PM0.27m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 109 | 104 | 100 | 94 | 56 | 42 | 40 | 19 | 7 | 97 | 100 | 130 | 271 | 662 | 705 | 773 | 588 | 594 | 407 | 282 | 269 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WNW 14 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 5 | WSW 21 | W 20 | WSW 14 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 32 | 62 | 5 | 90 | 194 | 80 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 12 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | WSW 19 | SW 10 | WSW 15 | WNW 12 | SW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | W 20 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 36 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 29 | 23 | 35 | 17 | 14 | 11 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 26 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 826 | 202 | 0 | 826 | 95 | 97 | 826 | 235 | 114 | 1010 | 235 | 235 | 826 | 202 | 0 | 849 | 202 | 95 | 719 | 235 |
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The above surf forecast table for Punta Ballena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Ballena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Ballena 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 (Punta Ballena) 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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