
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Brava surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Brava in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Brava over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
202 | 251 | 255 | 158 | 217 | 186 | 178 | 123 | 107 | 173 | 253 | 525 | 596 | 734 | 751 | 724 | 546 | 422 | 439 | 534 | 657 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:09PM3.33m | 7:46AM3.42m | 8:04PM3.14m | 8:39AM3.28m | 9:00PM2.94m | 9:33AM3.14m | 10:01PM2.78m | 10:28AM3.01m | 11:03PM2.66m | 11:24AM2.91m | 00:06AM2.61m | 12:19PM2.86m | 1:04AM2.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.23m | 1:59PM0.55m | 2:16AM0.44m | 2:56PM0.68m | 3:10AM0.66m | 3:55PM0.78m | 4:06AM0.85m | 4:54PM0.85m | 5:05AM0.99m | 5:53PM0.86m | 6:03AM1.06m | 6:48PM0.83m | 6:59AM1.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | |
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | 6:44 | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | 5 | 27 | 13 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
106 | 251 | 255 | 158 | 217 | 186 | 138 | 46 | 36 | 36 | 51 | 525 | 596 | 734 | 751 | 724 | 546 | 422 | 439 | 534 | 657 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 5 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 |
202 | 47 | 66 | 64 | 7 | 38 | 55 | 123 | 107 | 173 | 253 | 38 | 34 | 50 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 224 | 149 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 16 | — | S 20 | — | S 13 |
5 | 3 | 18 | 75 | 19 | 91 | 178 | 123 | 68 | 68 | 173 | 14 | 23 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 89 | — | 30 | — | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 100 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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