
Surf Forecasts:
Bajada de los Palitos surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSE swell with 285 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bajada de los Palitos this week:
The surf forecast for Bajada de los Palitos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bajada de los Palitos in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bajada de los Palitos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 2°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 103 | 285 | 165 | 157 | 134 | 140 | 138 | 135 | 105 | 79 | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 10:33PM5.09m | 11:02AM4.88m | 11:25PM4.97m | 12:03PM4.78m | 00:26AM4.88m | 1:13PM4.76m | 1:33AM4.90m | 2:25PM4.87m | 2:41AM5.05m | 3:31PM5.10m | 3:44AM5.29m | 4:31PM5.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:44AM1.18m | 5:03PM1.35m | 5:37AM1.19m | 6:00PM1.51m | 6:39AM1.16m | 7:06PM1.62m | 7:49AM1.06m | 8:19PM1.61m | 9:01AM0.86m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:08AM0.59m | 10:37PM1.27m | |||||||
— | 8:41 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:33 | — | — | |
6:29 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 1 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -4 | -6 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
13 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 165 | 157 | 134 | 140 | 138 | 135 | 105 | 79 | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ESE 9 | E 14 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 17 | 4 | 10 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 103 | 285 | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 935 | 957 | 886 | 1084 | 868 | 1084 | 1058 | 1148 | 1058 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1072 | 354 | 1098 | 930 |
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Information about the Bajada de los Palitos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bajada de los Palitos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bajada de los Palitos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bajada de los Palitos 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 (Bajada de los Palitos) 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 Bajada de los Palitos 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.
Bajada de los Palitos is 12 km (7 miles) from Comodoro Rivadavia. If you plan a holiday in Provincia del Chubut, look for hotels and other accommodation in Comodoro Rivadavia. Comodoro Rivadavia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











