Surf Forecasts:
Tres Picos surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,330 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tres Picos this week:
The surf forecast for Tres Picos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tres Picos in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tres Picos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Tres Picos over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty average, with mostly cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, July 24th. Through the afternoon, we’ve got a clean 3ft SW swell rolling in with a solid 19-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind goes light and variable, nearly glassy. This is a sweet spot for a beginner-friendly spot like Tres Picos: the long period will give it shape, but at this size, it’s not going to be a washing machine. The combined energy is strong at 701.
Things build nicely into the following week. Monday, July 28th is a standout. The morning shows 5ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the wind is light cross-onshore – just a light breeze, so the surface will be clean with small ripples. Wave energy is very high at 994. By the afternoon, it’s pushing 5ft with the same period, and the energy jumps to 1173. This is the best window for a solid, fun session. It’s still manageable for a confident beginner, but the power is definitely there.
Wednesday, July 30th is another one to circle. Morning sees 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, and light winds. The combined energy is a huge 1259. The afternoon is even better with a score that hints at the best conditions of the whole run: 6ft, 14-second period, and light wind. That’s the pick of the whole forecast.
After that, things start to fade. By the first week of August, the swell is still 5ft to 6ft, but the wind gets more consistent cross-onshore, and the period drops. By Tuesday, August 5th, the period has crashed to 9 seconds, the wind is up to 15 mph, and it’s a choppy mess. That’s more a kiter’s session than a paddler’s. The end of the outlook drops off to poor conditions again.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. The best surf is from Thursday, July 24th through to Wednesday, July 30th, with the absolute peak being Wednesday the 30th. If you can get out there, that’s the day. The long period swells will be beautiful at a reef-setup like this, but beach breaks might find them a little too straight. Keep an eye on the tide, and you’ll score.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 8 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 349 | 320 | 202 | 163 | 157 | 221 | 273 | 266 | 467 | 318 | 450 | 299 | 375 | 362 | 366 | 375 | 432 | 534 | 1087 | 1151 | 1210 |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:01AM0.68m | 1:05AM0.68m | 11:46AM0.59m | 2:16AM0.72m | 12:41PM0.53m | 3:15AM0.75m | 1:46PM0.49m | 4:01AM0.78m | 2:47PM0.47m | 4:41AM0.82m | 3:38PM0.48m | 5:16AM0.85m | 4:20PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.21m | 7:02AM0.46m | 6:50PM0.21m | 8:43AM0.45m | 7:39PM0.20m | 9:57AM0.42m | 8:27PM0.19m | 10:45AM0.39m | 9:12PM0.16m | 11:22AM0.36m | 9:52PM0.13m | 11:54AM0.34m | 10:30PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 349 | 320 | 202 | 159 | 131 | 221 | 163 | 153 | 135 | 145 | 88 | 66 | 286 | 236 | 242 | 375 | 432 | 534 | 1087 | 1151 | 1210 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 9 | S 6 |
| kJ | 68 | 63 | 100 | 163 | 157 | 117 | 204 | 204 | 200 | 145 | 139 | 86 | 375 | 362 | 366 | 191 | 124 | 288 | 64 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | W 20 | W 19 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 30 | 29 | 93 | 61 | 47 | 273 | 266 | 467 | 318 | 450 | 299 | 52 | 39 | 26 | 309 | 248 | 79 | 44 | 16 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 27 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 25 | 25 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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