Renaca Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.93° S 71.56° W

Renaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Renaca sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.7° 

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


Renaca surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Renaca this week:

The surf forecast for Renaca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Renaca in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 24th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 21st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
10
1.6
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
2.1
SW
8
1.3
SW
8
1.4
SW
7
1.4
SW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
1.1
W
13
1.5
W
13
1.4
W
12
1.3
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
667
640
1130
574
227
173
157
49
109
491
521
573
680
588
492
434
747
603
486
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
35
SSW
15
S
10
S
20
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
W
0
E
5
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
7:43AM1.10m
8:50PM0.78m
8:33AM1.17m
9:22PM0.86m
9:11AM1.23m
9:49PM0.95m
9:45AM1.28m
10:17PM1.05m
10:18AM1.31m
10:45PM1.15m
10:51AM1.31m
11:14PM1.24m
Low Tide
00:59AM0.52m
2:51PM0.31m
2:02AM0.45m
3:23PM0.24m
2:47AM0.36m
3:51PM0.17m
3:26AM0.28m
4:16PM0.12m
4:03AM0.20m
4:41PM0.08m
4:40AM0.14m
5:06PM0.06m
part cloud
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clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
cloud
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cloud
cloud
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7:37
7:35
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:40
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
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Temp °C
14
17
18
13
18
20
15
19
18
17
19
18
16
18
19
17
20
20
17
Feels °C
13
13
12
11
16
17
13
18
16
17
18
16
15
16
17
16
19
19
16
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Information about the Renaca Surf forecast

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