Surf Forecasts:
Punta Medanos surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,770 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Medanos this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Medanos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Medanos in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Medanos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | SSE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 12 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 85 | 70 | 67 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 80 | 151 | 171 | 752 | 497 | 708 | 919 | 630 | 377 | 1110 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:47AM0.51m | 1:21PM0.41m | 2:43AM0.44m | 2:18PM0.44m | 3:44AM0.38m | 3:17PM0.46m | 4:47AM0.34m | 4:16PM0.47m | 5:47AM0.32m | 5:16PM0.48m | 6:38AM0.31m | 6:15PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM0.04m | 7:50AM0.19m | 7:54PM0.08m | 8:20AM0.21m | 8:55PM0.12m | 8:48AM0.23m | 9:59PM0.15m | 9:18AM0.24m | 11:10PM0.17m | 9:53AM0.25m | 00:26AM0.18m | 10:38AM0.24m | 1:38AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Feels °C | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 151 | 85 | 70 | 64 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 689 | 443 | 377 | 1110 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | SSW 7 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 14 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 12 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 57 | 64 | 56 | 67 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 80 | 151 | 171 | 752 | 497 | 708 | 919 | 630 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 253 | 137 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 1213 | 1005 | 302 | 1005 | 942 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 253 | 43 |
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The above surf forecast table for Punta Medanos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Medanos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Medanos 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 Medanos) 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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