Surf Forecasts:
El Confital surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NNW swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Confital this week:
The surf forecast for El Confital over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Confital in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Confital over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Looking at the 16-day window for our local spot, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough one. The opening days are pretty much a write-off, so we're looking at a long, quiet start.
The first sign of anything surfable doesn't show up until Monday, July 13th. Even then, it's not the kind of thing you'd paddle out for. We're talking about a tiny 3 ft swell from the NNW with a combined energy of just 138 (weak). The wind is a clean cross-off, which is a nice touch, but the waves are described as "surfable" at best. It's a flicker of hope, not a green light.
That small window closes quickly. From Tuesday the 14th right through to the end of the 16-day forecast, it's back to poor surf conditions. We get a bit of a bump on Sunday, July 20th, with a 3 ft swell from the NNW and moderate wave energy (102), but the wind is cross-off and clean, and the conditions are still rated as poor. It's just not coming together.
Honestly, for a spot like El Confital that needs a proper W-NW swell to really fire, this is a barren run. The swell is tiny, the period is short to average, and the wind is mostly cross-shore. There's nothing here that's a standout. The water is about 72°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year, but you won't be feeling it anyway.
I'm calling it a waiting game, folks. The surf is just not on the menu for the foreseeable future. It's a blank run, pure and simple.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 |
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 kJ | 5 | 4 | 43 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 24 | 15 | 29 | 137 | 161 | 151 | 130 | 99 | 84 | 76 | 58 | 39 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:21PM2.06m | 9:08AM2.00m | 9:34PM2.04m | 10:18AM2.09m | 10:47PM2.08m | 11:23AM2.22m | 11:54PM2.16m | 12:22PM2.37m | 00:54AM2.25m | 1:15PM2.51m | 1:47AM2.33m | 2:05PM2.62m | 2:37AM2.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:56PM0.88m | 2:42AM0.78m | 3:16PM0.87m | 3:54AM0.76m | 4:35PM0.79m | 5:02AM0.70m | 5:44PM0.65m | 6:03AM0.61m | 6:44PM0.49m | 6:57AM0.51m | 7:36PM0.36m | 7:47AM0.44m | 8:26PM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 137 | 161 | 151 | 130 | 99 | 84 | 76 | 58 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NE 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | — | N 14 | N 12 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | — | N 10 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 17 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | N 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | — | S 15 | S 19 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 17 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | — | S 15 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 31 | 26 | 43 | 66 | 77 | 77 | 69 | 62 | 43 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | — | 7 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 31 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 127 | 620 | 127 | 127 | 120 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Confital provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Confital can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Confital 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 (El Confital) 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).
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