Surf Forecasts:
Rio Coyula surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,741 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Coyula this week:
The surf forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rio Coyula in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 258 | 255 | 196 | 181 | 171 | 249 | 316 | 268 | 452 | 885 | 1350 | 1239 | 1208 | 953 | 846 | 752 | 653 | 479 | 406 | 400 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:45AM0.77m | 1:16PM1.02m | 1:43AM0.83m | 2:05PM1.02m | 2:34AM0.91m | 2:51PM1.03m | 3:20AM1.00m | 3:34PM1.03m | 4:02AM1.08m | 4:15PM1.02m | 4:43AM1.15m | 4:54PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.33m | 6:36AM0.30m | 7:49PM0.30m | 7:37AM0.29m | 8:31PM0.26m | 8:33AM0.27m | 9:09PM0.22m | 9:25AM0.24m | 9:45PM0.18m | 10:13AM0.20m | 10:21PM0.14m | 10:58AM0.18m | 10:57PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 258 | 255 | 196 | 181 | 171 | 249 | 206 | 268 | 452 | 885 | 1350 | 1239 | 1208 | 953 | 846 | 752 | 653 | 479 | 406 | 400 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 49 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 17 | 171 | 316 | 67 | 84 | 90 | 57 | 57 | 125 | 70 | 40 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 19 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 8 | WSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 79 | 24 | 47 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 303 | 168 | 60 | 75 | 76 | 39 | 25 | 39 | 27 | 19 | 8 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 5 | — | WSW 7 | W 3 | — | ENE 6 | W 8 | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | — | 18 | 1 | — | 60 | 10 | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 567 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1127 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1121 | 0 | 0 | 1119 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rio Coyula provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Coyula can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Coyula 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 (Rio Coyula) 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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