
Surf Forecasts:
Punta San Diego surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta San Diego this week:
The surf forecast for Punta San Diego over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta San Diego in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta San Diego over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 243 | 249 | 183 | 253 | 206 | 206 | 172 | 171 | 142 | 142 | 229 | 232 | 172 | 113 | 222 | 197 | 169 | 219 | 251 | 239 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:21PM2.59m | 2:59AM2.38m | 3:15PM2.62m | 3:52AM2.49m | 4:07PM2.61m | 4:42AM2.56m | 4:57PM2.55m | 5:31AM2.57m | 5:46PM2.44m | 6:18AM2.53m | 6:34PM2.30m | 7:04AM2.44m | 7:22PM2.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM0.03m | 9:01AM0.19m | 9:37PM-0.04m | 9:56AM0.15m | 10:25PM-0.05m | 10:49AM0.16m | 11:12PM-0.00m | 11:40AM0.21m | 11:58PM0.09m | 12:31PM0.29m | 00:44AM0.23m | 1:21PM0.39m | 1:30AM0.38m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
140 | 243 | 229 | 183 | 253 | 206 | 147 | 172 | 171 | 94 | 91 | 229 | 232 | 172 | 113 | 222 | 189 | 169 | 219 | 251 | 239 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 21 | S 7 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
158 | 85 | 249 | 111 | 45 | 142 | 206 | 125 | 96 | 142 | 142 | 18 | 9 | 125 | 107 | 126 | 197 | 150 | 121 | 92 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | S 7 | S 13 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 |
97 | 9 | 90 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 38 | 57 | 58 | 50 | 65 | 42 | 59 | 3 | 14 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 |
5 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 115 | 17 | 115 | 115 | 0 | 40 | 115 | 6 | 40 | 115 | 0 | 40 | 141 | 5 | 40 | 115 | 115 | 40 | 115 | 12 |
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Information about the Punta San Diego Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta San Diego provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta San Diego can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta San Diego 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 San Diego) 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 San Diego 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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