
Surf Forecasts:
Virac Harbour surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 983 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Virac Harbour over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 5 | E 9 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 37 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 53 | 795 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:04PM1.30m | 1:55AM1.53m | 4:08PM1.38m | 3:00AM1.58m | 4:51PM1.46m | 3:53AM1.66m | 5:25PM1.55m | 4:36AM1.74m | 5:55PM1.62m | 5:15AM1.82m | 6:24PM1.68m | 5:51AM1.87m | 6:51PM1.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM1.05m | 9:11AM0.54m | 9:07PM1.02m | 10:03AM0.45m | 10:02PM0.96m | 10:45AM0.35m | 10:45PM0.88m | 11:22AM0.26m | 11:23PM0.79m | 11:55AM0.20m | 11:57PM0.71m | 12:27PM0.17m | 00:31AM0.64m | |||||||
— | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 9 | E 4 | E 5 | E 9 | ENE 10 |
32 | 16 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 37 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 53 | 795 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 5 | — |
23 | 26 | 15 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 15 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 15 | — |
18 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 6 | S 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 |
6 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 605 | 585 | 24 | 599 | 605 | 260 | 255 | 255 | 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.










