Punta Lobo Surf Break

Lat Long: 4.57° S 81.28° W

Punta Lobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Lobo sea temperature is
22.3° C
3.7° 

Punta Lobo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Lobo surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,943 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Lobo this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Lobo 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 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 Lobo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Lobo over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.7
S
5
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
164
151
136
183
170
260
249
61
211
206
188
106
103
99
28
155
238
169
309
583
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
25
SSW
10
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
SW
25
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
25
SSW
15
S
20
S
25
SSW
15
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:32PM1.05m
11:12AM1.03m
00:53AM1.10m
12:31PM1.04m
1:51AM1.18m
1:33PM1.10m
2:34AM1.27m
2:21PM1.18m
3:09AM1.36m
3:02PM1.27m
3:40AM1.44m
3:38PM1.34m
Low Tide
4:43PM0.35m
5:25AM0.62m
5:59PM0.34m
6:51AM0.60m
7:06PM0.29m
7:53AM0.52m
7:58PM0.21m
8:37AM0.43m
8:39PM0.13m
9:13AM0.33m
9:15PM0.06m
9:45AM0.23m
9:49PM0.00m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:25
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Temp °C
24
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
21
23
22
21
23
22
21
Feels °C
23
20
20
21
20
22
20
20
19
22
21
20
21
20
20
22
20
21
22
20
21
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Information about the Punta Lobo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Lobo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Lobo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Lobo 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 Lobo) 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 Lobo 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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