Surf Forecasts:
Tofinho surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 1,981 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofinho in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1292 | 1802 | 1425 | 1275 | 954 | 989 | 678 | 387 | 307 | 193 | 149 | 109 | 174 | 146 | 185 | 808 | 724 | 1004 | 1069 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:52AM1.74m | 1:28PM1.81m | 2:04AM1.89m | 2:25PM1.98m | 2:48AM2.06m | 3:04PM2.17m | 3:22AM2.24m | 3:38PM2.35m | 3:53AM2.40m | 4:08PM2.50m | 4:21AM2.53m | 4:37PM2.62m | 4:49AM2.61m | ||||||
Low Tide | 7:14AM1.05m | 7:49PM0.94m | 8:15AM0.88m | 8:38PM0.76m | 8:57AM0.70m | 9:15PM0.59m | 9:30AM0.52m | 9:47PM0.44m | 10:00AM0.37m | 10:16PM0.32m | 10:29AM0.25m | 10:45PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 5:10 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 22 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 112 | 168 | 146 | 76 | 989 | 678 | 387 | 307 | 193 | 149 | 109 | 101 | 75 | 91 | 510 | 453 | 222 | 1069 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | S 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 11 | — | 12 | 30 | 172 | 72 | 68 | 137 | 232 | 188 | 106 | 58 | 174 | 146 | 30 | 41 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 10 | — | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 64 | 90 | 48 | 11 | 53 | 48 | 6 | 31 | — | 20 | — | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | SE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 1292 | 1802 | 1425 | 1275 | 954 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | 111 | 185 | 808 | 724 | 1004 | 848 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 721 | 648 | 648 | 560 | 560 | 1490 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 819 | 1131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 802 | 802 | 1165 | 1 |
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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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