
Surf Forecasts:
Virac Harbour surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, E swell with 417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Virac Harbour in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Virac Harbour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 189 | 137 | 129 | 79 | 117 | 229 | 100 | 92 | 92 | 41 | 32 | 211 | 187 | 114 | 61 | 116 | 39 | 65 | 84 | 97 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:43PM1.93m | 7:34AM1.72m | 7:10PM1.86m | 8:09AM1.60m | 7:38PM1.77m | 8:47AM1.47m | 8:08PM1.66m | 9:36AM1.35m | 8:44PM1.53m | 10:59AM1.27m | 9:41PM1.41m | 1:10PM1.28m | 11:39PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:47PM0.56m | 1:15AM0.17m | 1:15PM0.66m | 1:48AM0.26m | 1:43PM0.77m | 2:24AM0.38m | 2:13PM0.88m | 3:07AM0.51m | 2:49PM0.99m | 4:04AM0.64m | 3:52PM1.09m | 5:31AM0.72m | 6:11PM1.12m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 10 |
215 | 189 | 137 | 129 | 75 | 117 | 104 | 100 | 92 | 92 | 41 | 21 | 17 | 82 | 44 | 61 | 56 | 33 | 65 | 84 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | NE 10 | ENE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
207 | 181 | 133 | 69 | 79 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 39 | 15 | 22 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 7 | NE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 18 |
9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 31 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 97 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 10 | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | 229 | — | — | 59 | 28 | 32 | 211 | 187 | 114 | 59 | 116 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 255 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 254 | 0 | 254 | 255 | 0 | 255 | 255 | 0 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










