
Surf Forecasts:
San Antonio Del Mar surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Antonio Del Mar this week:
The surf forecast for San Antonio Del Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Antonio Del Mar in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Antonio Del Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you, it's a tough one for San Antonio Del Mar. We're looking at a pretty flat and wind-scratched run over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is about as frustrating as it gets. We've got a consistent stream of long-period southern hemisphere groundswell trying to push in, with periods often hitting 15 up to 20 seconds, and that's a good sign for wave quality in theory. But the problem is the wind. It's almost constantly coming from the west or northwest, putting a cross-onshore chop on the surface that just wrecks any chance of a clean face. The waves themselves are small, mostly hovering around 2 ft to 3 ft, and the combined swell energy is often in the moderate range (around 300-400), but it doesn't matter because the texture is so poor. The water is a balmy 73°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only bright spot.
The first real chance of anything even half-decent doesn't come until Tuesday the 11th of August. Through the morning it's still a write-off, but by Tuesday afternoon we see a pulse of 3 ft, 18-second SW groundswell with a combined energy of 524. The wind finally backs off to a light 6 mph onshore breeze from the WSW, making it nearly glassy. It's still small, a bit marginal, and the wind is technically onshore, but it's the first session in days where the water isn't total chop. Wednesday the 12th morning is a similar setup with clean light winds, but the swell dips a little.
Then on Thursday the 14th of August, there's a bigger spike in energy. The swell is still only 3 ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 656. That's a lot of push for a small wave, telling you the sets will be super clean and have real shape on them. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the WNW, so it's not perfect, but it's the best looking energy in the entire forecast. The downside is the period is so long that it might break a bit too straight and close out on the beach, so it's a spot for the guys who can pick the right peak.
The standout session, if you can call it that, is likely the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. We get a 3 ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 654. The wind is the key here: it's a true cross-shore from the NW, which is rare in this forecast. Only a gentle 9 mph breeze, so the surface will be clean with just a slight cross-chop. That's about as good as it's going to get. It's not a big day, but it's a really fun-sized, clean little wave.
After that, the pattern backslides into that same old cross-onshore chop through the rest of the second week. There are a few more mornings with light onshore winds and small swell, but nothing that justifies a mad dash. The long-range stuff around the 20th and 21st of August is just more of the same: small, messy, and marginal. Honestly, it's a two-week period where you're better off picking the days with the cleanest conditions, not the biggest swell. The best bet is the Saturday morning of the 15th, with the Thursday the 14th as a close second. Keep your expectations low and your eyes on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
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231 | 390 | 243 | 326 | 397 | 246 | 242 | 236 | 204 | 186 | 236 | 116 | 375 | 249 | 222 | 310 | 306 | 255 | 358 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:49PM2.08m | 7:46AM1.36m | 5:59PM2.21m | 8:26AM1.48m | 6:59PM2.34m | 9:01AM1.59m | 7:52PM2.44m | 9:34AM1.69m | 8:41PM2.47m | 10:08AM1.78m | 9:27PM2.41m | 10:41AM1.85m | 10:11PM2.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:49AM0.33m | 11:19AM1.20m | 1:40AM0.14m | 12:37PM1.13m | 2:25AM0.00m | 1:37PM1.01m | 3:06AM-0.07m | 2:29PM0.89m | 3:44AM-0.07m | 3:18PM0.79m | 4:20AM0.01m | 4:07PM0.72m | 4:53AM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
132 | 390 | 243 | 326 | 397 | 246 | 242 | 236 | 204 | 137 | 137 | 87 | 375 | 249 | 222 | 310 | 306 | 255 | 358 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | WNW 4 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 |
231 | 118 | 69 | 69 | 17 | 13 | 47 | 6 | 140 | 186 | 236 | 75 | 75 | 46 | 61 | 71 | 58 | 31 | 29 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 20 |
6 | 23 | 14 | 6 | 56 | 49 | 72 | 30 | 3 | 38 | 10 | 116 | 56 | 62 | 48 | 85 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 186 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 191 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 191 | 24 | 17 | 191 | 24 | 13 |
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The above surf forecast table for San Antonio Del Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Antonio Del Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Antonio Del Mar 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 (San Antonio Del Mar) 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 San Antonio Del Mar 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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