
Surf Forecasts:
El Confital surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, N swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Confital over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the straight-up word on what's coming down the line for El Confital.
First thing you gotta know: the start of this run is a bit of a slow burn. We've got small, inconsistent waves and the wind is mostly playing across the swell. It's not a total write-off glass-off quality right away, but you'll be scanning the horizon more than you're getting barrels. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Right now and through Monday morning, the 14th of September, we've got tiny 1.6ft waves from the NNW at 13 seconds. It's glassy though, so if you've got a log and some patience, you might find a few soft ones. The combined energy is weak (106), so it's not really packing a punch.
The next few days, like Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th, stay small and messy. You'll see waist-high stuff at best, but the wind keeps swinging to a cross or cross-offshore, keeping things looking ordinary. It's not worth rushing for.
The first real flicker of hope comes on Friday the 18th. The afternoon sees a jump to 5.9ft from the north, but the period is a short 10 seconds and it's a cross shore wind. The energy ramps up to moderate (694), but you're fighting a wind-chop. It's a glimpse of better swell, but not the day.
Then we get into the weekend. Saturday the 19th is where you want to be in the water. We get 5.2ft to 4.9ft from the north, with a clean, cross-offshore wind from the NNE. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and rideable. This is for the experienced crew here; the wave can be powerful on the reef. Crowds are often a factor at Confital, so expect company.
On the Sunday the 28th of September, we've got another standout. Monday morning brings 4.6ft from the NNW with a nice 12-second period and clean offshore breeze. The energy is strong (527) and the conditions look excellent. It's a little over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but it's promising. The afternoon on the 28th holds around 4.9ft, but the conditions look a touch more marginal.
The second week has a few other clean mornings, like on the 26th, with some waist-chest high groundswell from the NW, but nothing that screams "drop everything" like that 28th of September window.
Hang loose, and I'll see you out on the water.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
98 | 117 | 117 | 103 | 73 | 38 | 19 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 38 | 84 | 79 | 627 | 563 | 480 | 380 | 313 | 215 | 147 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:59PM2.43m | 4:17AM2.30m | 4:33PM2.25m | 4:50AM2.17m | 5:09PM2.06m | 5:28AM2.03m | 5:53PM1.86m | 6:17AM1.89m | 6:57PM1.70m | 7:32AM1.78m | 8:40PM1.62m | 9:15AM1.77m | 10:22PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43AM0.43m | 10:03PM0.48m | 10:17AM0.55m | 10:34PM0.64m | 10:52AM0.71m | 11:05PM0.81m | 11:32AM0.88m | 11:43PM0.98m | 12:27PM1.04m | 00:39AM1.14m | 2:11PM1.14m | 2:39AM1.22m | 4:16PM1.07m | ||||||||
7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
181 | 155 | 59 | 51 | 46 | 38 | 17 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 38 | 84 | 79 | 50 | 563 | 480 | 380 | 313 | 215 | 133 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 7 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 | NW 10 | NNE 11 | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | N 16 | N 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 |
98 | 117 | 117 | 103 | 73 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 66 | — | — | 38 | 49 | 23 | 131 | 155 | 147 | 131 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 13 | N 7 | — | NW 12 | NW 8 | N 12 | NW 14 | N 14 | N 15 | S 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | N 16 | N 19 | N 18 | S 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 |
8 | 8 | 3 | 37 | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 29 | 55 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | — | N 7 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 58 | — | 27 | 60 | 61 | 66 | 107 | 273 | 337 | 459 | 696 | 627 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
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Information about the El Confital Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Confital 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.
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