Surf Forecasts:
Tofinho surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with 901 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tofinho this week:
The surf forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofinho in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 14 | SSE 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 318 | 266 | 211 | 145 | 106 | 84 | 78 | 131 | 263 | 427 | 784 | 748 | 901 | 694 | 539 | 491 | 365 | 280 | 219 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:33AM2.69m | 5:56PM2.77m | 6:10AM2.63m | 6:33PM2.66m | 6:46AM2.51m | 7:10PM2.49m | 7:23AM2.34m | 7:48PM2.28m | 8:02AM2.15m | 8:30PM2.07m | 8:48AM1.95m | 9:24PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.12m | 11:43AM0.07m | 00:07AM0.20m | 12:21PM0.16m | 00:44AM0.33m | 12:58PM0.30m | 1:21AM0.50m | 1:36PM0.49m | 1:59AM0.69m | 2:17PM0.70m | 2:42AM0.88m | 3:08PM0.91m | 3:44AM1.05m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 318 | 266 | 211 | 145 | 106 | 84 | 78 | 131 | 215 | 427 | 784 | 748 | 901 | 694 | 539 | 491 | 365 | 280 | 219 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | ESE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | NNE 4 | ENE 9 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 19 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 51 | 55 | 263 | 228 | 3 | 27 | 5 | 21 | 93 | 57 | 14 | 54 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 16 | SSW 11 | ESE 10 | N 5 | ESE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — | S 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 28 | 16 | 62 | 40 | — | 9 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 36 | 18 | 48 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 744 | 426 | 138 | 804 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 138 | 804 | 138 | 681 | 648 | 138 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tofinho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tofinho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tofinho 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 (Tofinho) 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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