Surf Forecasts:
Punta Quilla surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Quilla this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Quilla in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Quilla over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the coming weeks. This is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a couple of windows that might just get the heart rate up.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a stretch of small, clean, but frustrating surf. The first few days aren't really worth a paddle. The swell is there, but it's weak and the winds are strong, making it a tough slog. The real story starts to pick up around the middle of next week.
The standout, and I mean the only real standout that’s got me thinking, is Punta Quilla on the morning of Thursday, 14 August. The swell is still small at around 3ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a solid 636 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the ENE, which will keep things clean. Sure, it’s a small wave, but with that long period, it’ll have a nice shape and hold up. This is a beginner-friendly break, so it’s mellow, but it’s also exposed and consistent, so you can count on a few waves.
The other one to keep an eye on is the morning of Saturday, 16 August. The swell is pushing 4ft from the SW with a 16 second period, and the combined energy jumps to 767 (moderate). Again, strong offshore wind from the ENE. This is a bit more size, but at 4ft, it’s still manageable for most. The wind is coming in strong, making it a clean but punchy wave. It’s a good day for a surfer who can handle a bit of power.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The winds are a constant factor, mostly strong and offshore or cross-off, which cleans the face up but makes it a mission to paddle out. It’s not a classic, but for those who are patient, there are a couple of mornings that will deliver.
Alright, I’m Rusty. Signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun morning, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
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 kJ | 36 | 68 | 116 | 111 | 138 | 150 | 208 | 261 | 193 | 217 | 297 | 241 | 199 | 136 | 205 | 184 | 160 | 252 | 144 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:44AM2.34m | 8:11PM1.97m | 8:40AM2.30m | 9:15PM1.91m | 9:46AM2.27m | 10:27PM1.91m | 10:57AM2.28m | 11:42PM1.99m | 12:07PM2.35m | 00:50AM2.13m | 1:10PM2.43m | 1:49AM2.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.46m | 2:10PM0.49m | 2:13AM0.52m | 3:12PM0.52m | 3:17AM0.57m | 4:22PM0.51m | 4:30AM0.57m | 5:32PM0.44m | 5:45AM0.52m | 6:38PM0.33m | 6:54AM0.42m | 7:36PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 36 | 34 | 116 | 42 | 138 | 101 | 208 | 261 | 193 | 217 | 297 | 241 | 199 | 136 | 205 | 106 | 160 | 147 | 144 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 33 | 68 | 21 | 111 | 50 | 150 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 44 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 65 | 61 | 69 | 92 | 252 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 21 | S 10 | SW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 19 | 9 | 84 | 111 | 50 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 71 | 16 | 184 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 39 | 32 | 24 | 40 | 34 | 21 | 24 | 36 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 61 | 49 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 96 | 50 | 60 | 61 | 50 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 49 | 49 | 61 |
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