Surf Forecasts:
Viento Fresco surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Viento Fresco this week:
The surf forecast for Viento Fresco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Viento Fresco in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. 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+) | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Viento Fresco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve only got one spot in the mix, Viento Fresco, a river/point break that's very consistent. This place is a beginner-friendly setup, but there's a bit of a catch for the whole 16-day window: while the swell is showing up, it's often too big for this break to handle well. The water is sitting at a warm 82.6°F, which is about average for the time of year.
We start off on Wednesday, August 5th. There's a 5.2ft NE swell pulsing with a period of 8 seconds, but the energy is moderate at best (292). The morning is a bit of a write-off with a cross-breeze, but the afternoon turns glassy with a light SE breeze. It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Thursday the 6th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 4.3ft, and the energy is weak (147). Both the morning and afternoon are glassy, but the waves are just too ordinary. Friday the 7th sees a bump up to 5.9ft, but the energy is still moderate (331) and the cross-shore wind keeps things messy.
Now, here's the rub. From Saturday the 8th right through to the end of the period, the swell consistently pushes above 5ft and often goes over 8ft. The forecast says "too big for this break," and I have to agree. For a beginner-friendly river/point, waves over 8ft are expert territory only. The best of the best on offer, if you're an experienced charger, would be the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. You've got a solid 8.2ft swell from the NE with a 9-second period, and the energy is strong (958). The wind is a light cross-shore from the E, which is just about the best you can hope for here. It's a big, powerful groundswell, and being a river/point, it should handle the long-period energy well, but it's not for the faint of heart.
The second week is more of the same – big, powerful swell and strong energy, but with the caveat that it's just too much for the break's typical character. The morning of Wednesday the 19th of August is a standout if you're an expert, with a 7.5ft NE groundswell, a 9-second period, and glassy conditions with zero wind. The energy is very strong (835). But again, this is a big, serious wave for a beginner-friendly spot.
The long-range call for the 19th and 20th looks promising with glassy mornings, but don't lock it in yet. The fact is, for the vast majority of the 16 days, the swell is either too big or the wind is messy. The consistent nature of the break means it won't stay poor for too long, but this run looks like a flat-out blank for the casual surfer. If you're an expert looking for a beast, you've got a few windows. For everyone else, it's a hard pass.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 292 | 255 | 277 | 147 | 130 | 355 | 331 | 412 | 598 | 501 | 506 | 620 | 463 | 477 | 515 | 352 | 306 | 492 | 547 | 661 | 708 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:24PM0.33m | 4:40AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.36m | 6:01AM0.07m | 7:00PM0.39m | 7:10AM0.06m | 7:50PM0.41m | 8:11AM0.06m | 8:40PM0.42m | 9:08AM0.07m | 9:29PM0.42m | 10:06AM0.10m | 10:18PM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.08m | 9:52AM0.04m | 2:36AM0.05m | 10:40AM0.02m | 3:19AM0.02m | 11:34AM0.01m | 4:02AM0.01m | 4:45AM0.01m | 1:25PM0.02m | 5:26AM0.02m | 2:24PM0.04m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 147 | 130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 306 | 300 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 292 | 255 | 277 | — | — | 355 | 331 | 412 | 598 | 501 | 506 | 620 | 463 | 477 | 515 | 352 | — | 492 | 547 | 661 | 708 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 178 | 0 | 610 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 665 | 637 | 212 | 681 | 610 | 212 | 738 | 610 | 212 | 665 | 0 | 212 | 682 | 610 |
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The above surf forecast table for Viento Fresco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Viento Fresco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Viento Fresco 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 (Viento Fresco) 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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