Surf Forecasts:
Punta Brava surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Brava this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Brava over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Brava in the next 16 days are 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Brava over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1694 | 3129 | 2624 | 2251 | 2000 | 1184 | 991 | 796 | 594 | 472 | 465 | 294 | 277 | 399 | 298 | 706 | 566 | 400 | 546 | 554 | 405 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 9:24PM2.63m | 9:58AM2.91m | 10:26PM2.63m | 10:54AM2.99m | 11:30PM2.69m | 11:52AM3.11m | 00:34AM2.82m | 12:51PM3.25m | 1:34AM2.99m | 1:48PM3.40m | 2:30AM3.17m | 2:44PM3.53m | 3:25AM3.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM1.04m | 3:34AM0.94m | 4:23PM0.97m | 4:31AM0.95m | 5:24PM0.83m | 5:32AM0.90m | 6:23PM0.65m | 6:33AM0.80m | 7:20PM0.45m | 7:33AM0.65m | 8:15PM0.25m | 8:30AM0.50m | 9:08PM0.08m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
1694 | 3129 | 2624 | 2251 | 2000 | 1184 | 991 | 796 | 594 | 472 | 465 | 294 | 277 | 399 | 298 | 706 | 566 | 400 | 546 | 554 | 405 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 7 | S 22 | S 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 5 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | S 8 | SSW 26 | S 7 |
384 | 82 | 97 | — | 42 | 46 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 37 | 37 | 184 | 178 | 219 | 151 | 6 | 37 | 164 | 31 | 66 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | — | SSW 20 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 20 | SSW 8 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 26 |
15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 38 | 11 | 8 | 8 | — | 10 | 12 | 30 | 37 | 20 | 45 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | SW 3 | W 4 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | S 7 | — |
— | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 4 | 6 | — | 11 | — | — | 54 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 41 | 86 | 100 | 92 | 41 | 0 | 358 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 90 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 239 | 68 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Punta Brava Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Brava 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 Brava) 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 Punta Brava 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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