Surf Forecasts:
Tres Picos surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 894 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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+) | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tres Picos over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long look at Tres Picos, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first 12 days are a real grind. The pattern is persistent cross-onshore wind and surf that’s just not cooperating. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird there.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Tuesday, July 21st. The whole run before that? Monday, July 22nd, through Wednesday, July 23rd... it’s a lot of "marginal" and "poor" labels. The surf is there, but it’s messy. For instance, on the morning of Thursday, July 23rd, we’ve got a solid 8.2ft swell from the S, with a period of 10 seconds, and combined energy of 1392 (moderate wave energy). That’s a lot of water, but with that cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a choppy, bumpy mess. Not the kind of day you paddle out for fun.
The standout is the morning of Tuesday, July 21st. This is the only time in the entire outlook where the wind goes completely glassy—calm, zero wind. The swell is 3.9ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds. It’s a proper groundswell with decent energy (722). The description says "expect very good surf conditions." For a beginner-friendly spot like Tres Picos, that’s the window. The swell direction is SW, which is exactly what this spot likes. The waves will be clean, lined up, and perfect for a longboard or a funboard. A little later in the morning, the wind picks up, so get out there early.
After that, the end of the outlook bumps up in size, but the wind stays cross-onshore. On Thursday, July 23rd, we see 8.2ft swells, but with a period of 10 seconds—that’s a shorter period, wind swell mix. At 8.2ft, it’s getting into expert-only territory, and with the wind messing it up, it’s a pass for most. The combined energy hits 1392 (moderate wave energy), so it’s powerful, but not clean.
So, bottom line: For the next 12 days, don’t bother. The one and only true moment to surf is the morning of Tuesday, July 21st. It’s a short window, but it’s a good one. After that, it’s back to the drawing board. The break is consistent, but the conditions are the killer here.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 795 | 452 | 871 | 763 | 731 | 525 | 400 | 740 | 621 | 440 | 528 | 295 | 679 | 334 | 612 | 357 | 440 | 263 | 558 | 658 | 632 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:57AM0.66m | 2:18AM0.76m | 1:01PM0.61m | 3:16AM0.85m | 2:10PM0.58m | 4:11AM0.94m | 3:17PM0.56m | 5:04AM1.01m | 4:21PM0.56m | 5:54AM1.06m | 5:22PM0.57m | 6:43AM1.09m | 6:21PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48AM0.47m | 7:04PM0.14m | 8:28AM0.45m | 7:57PM0.09m | 9:44AM0.40m | 8:51PM0.03m | 10:46AM0.34m | 9:45PM-0.01m | 11:41AM0.29m | 10:38PM-0.04m | 12:32PM0.26m | 11:29PM-0.05m | 1:22PM0.23m | 00:20AM-0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 795 | 97 | 871 | 763 | 731 | 525 | 400 | 740 | 621 | 440 | 528 | 295 | 679 | 334 | 612 | 357 | 440 | 263 | 558 | 658 | 632 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | S 8 |
| kJ | 100 | 452 | 74 | 57 | 57 | 62 | 234 | 68 | 72 | 54 | 57 | 99 | 68 | 180 | 61 | 139 | 89 | 208 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 13 | NW 16 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 7 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | W 14 | SSW 17 | W 14 | S 8 | W 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | — | NW 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 253 | 10 | — | 45 | 23 | 47 | 35 | 12 | 29 | 4 | 243 | 4 | 64 | 3 | 42 | 31 | 85 | — | 6 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tres Picos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tres Picos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tres Picos 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 (Tres Picos) 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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