Surf Forecasts:
Rio Coyula surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Coyula over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1059 | 1782 | 1185 | 891 | 1227 | 974 | 574 | 728 | 897 | 1038 | 788 | 1068 | 1068 | 788 | 757 | 676 | 711 | 363 | 508 | 587 | 748 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:26PM1.39m | 3:50AM1.01m | 4:20PM1.37m | 4:49AM1.07m | 5:13PM1.33m | 5:47AM1.12m | 6:04PM1.26m | 6:44AM1.15m | 6:55PM1.17m | 7:39AM1.16m | 7:46PM1.07m | 8:33AM1.16m | 8:36PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.02m | 9:50AM-0.02m | 10:50PM-0.01m | 10:50AM0.01m | 11:40PM-0.02m | 11:49AM0.06m | 00:28AM-0.01m | 12:47PM0.13m | 1:16AM0.02m | 1:47PM0.19m | 2:03AM0.06m | 2:46PM0.25m | 2:49AM0.11m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1059 | 1782 | 1185 | 891 | 1227 | 974 | 574 | 728 | 897 | 1038 | 788 | 1068 | 1068 | 788 | 757 | 676 | 711 | 363 | 508 | 587 | 748 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 |
427 | 491 | 292 | 283 | 230 | 206 | 140 | 97 | 30 | 134 | 253 | 212 | 212 | 143 | 136 | 323 | 447 | 316 | 249 | 205 | 432 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 19 | S 7 | S 7 | S 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 19 | SW 20 | S 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 12 |
25 | — | 25 | 17 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 112 | 95 | 66 | 154 | 13 | 7 | 380 | 186 | 92 | 23 | 16 | 79 | 71 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
— | 44 | 26 | — | 28 | 26 | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 725 | 5 | 42 | 1127 | 5 | 0 | 383 | 0 | 0 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 1000 | 0 | 87 | 383 | 0 | 13 | 383 | 0 |
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Information about the Rio Coyula Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rio Coyula 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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