
Surf Forecasts:
Virac Harbour surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, ENE swell with 2,031 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Virac Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for Virac Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Virac Harbour in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Virac Harbour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 18 | ENE 19 | E 18 | ENE 16 | E 15 | E 16 | ENE 16 | ENE 17 | ENE 16 | ENE 18 | ENE 17 | ENE 18 | NE 17 | NE 16 | NE 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 61 | 73 | 156 | 333 | 279 | 496 | 807 | 1073 | 654 | 1874 | 1676 | 2031 | 1717 | 1318 | 931 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:18PM1.78m | 7:00AM1.89m | 7:45PM1.80m | 7:36AM1.85m | 8:12PM1.82m | 8:13AM1.77m | 8:42PM1.81m | 8:56AM1.66m | 9:15PM1.79m | 9:46AM1.54m | 9:55PM1.75m | 10:52AM1.40m | 10:46PM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:05AM0.58m | 1:27PM0.21m | 1:39AM0.53m | 1:57PM0.28m | 2:16AM0.50m | 2:28PM0.38m | 2:56AM0.48m | 3:01PM0.51m | 3:43AM0.49m | 3:39PM0.66m | 4:41AM0.51m | 4:27PM0.82m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 18 | ENE 16 | E 15 | E 16 | ENE 16 | ENE 17 | ENE 16 | ENE 18 | ENE 17 | ENE 18 | NE 17 | NE 16 | NE 16 |
3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 156 | 333 | 279 | 496 | 807 | 1073 | 654 | 1874 | 1676 | 2031 | 1717 | 1318 | 931 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 18 | ENE 19 | ENE 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 18 | NE 8 | ENE 20 | ESE 9 | ENE 18 | — | SE 10 | — | NE 22 | SE 10 | NE 23 |
5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 61 | 73 | 69 | 15 | 107 | 10 | 455 | 8 | 651 | — | 4 | — | 665 | 4 | 131 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 12 | E 9 | E 16 | NE 9 | SE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 6 | 45 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | N 3 | NW 2 | — | NNW 5 | S 8 | ESE 8 | — | W 3 | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 7 | 12 | 22 | — | 5 | — | 16 | 12 | 28 | 31 | 68 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1002 | 1597 | 1642 | 2223 | 1616 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
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Information about the Virac Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Virac Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Virac Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Virac Harbour 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 (Virac Harbour) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Virac Harbour may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Virac Harbour is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Virac. If you plan a holiday in Catanduanes, look for hotels and other accommodation in Virac. Virac has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











