
Surf Forecasts:
Choroni - El Malecon surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Choroni - El Malecon this week:
The surf forecast for Choroni - El Malecon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Choroni - El Malecon in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Choroni - El Malecon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
170 | 279 | 127 | 270 | 476 | 387 | 344 | 376 | 240 | 270 | 406 | 294 | 367 | 316 | 170 | 181 | 209 | 132 | 113 | 140 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:08PM0.24m | 4:04AM0.33m | 6:30PM0.28m | 5:13AM0.27m | 6:56PM0.31m | 6:18AM0.21m | 7:23PM0.34m | 7:20AM0.16m | 7:50PM0.35m | 8:20AM0.12m | 8:19PM0.36m | 9:32AM0.09m | 8:51PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37AM0.07m | 9:01PM0.21m | 10:53AM0.11m | 10:35PM0.22m | 11:01AM0.13m | 3:21AM0.19m | 10:59AM0.14m | 4:26AM0.14m | 10:45AM0.13m | 5:11AM0.10m | 5:49AM0.06m | ||||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 132 | 113 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
170 | 279 | 127 | 270 | 476 | 387 | 344 | 376 | 240 | 270 | 406 | 294 | 367 | 316 | 170 | 181 | 209 | — | — | 140 | 115 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 69 | 0 | 69 | 69 | 36 | 69 | 69 | 0 | 36 | 69 | 0 | 19 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
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Information about the Choroni - El Malecon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Choroni - El Malecon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Choroni - El Malecon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Choroni - El Malecon 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 (Choroni - El Malecon) 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 Choroni - El Malecon 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.
Choroni - El Malecon is 22 km (14 miles) from the very large city of El Limon. If you plan a holiday in Zona del Centro, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Limon. El Limon has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.










