Surf Forecasts:
El Confital surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, N swell with 34 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Confital this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Confital in the next 16 days are 0.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Confital over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for this 16-day stretch at El Confital. Honestly, the surf is a no-show for a long time, and there’s not much to get your hopes up about.
We kick off on Tuesday afternoon, July 14th, with a tiny 2ft swell out of the NNW, but the energy is weak (62) and it’s called poor surf. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, keeping the surface clean, but there’s just no wave to ride. The water temp is 73°, which is about 2° above normal for this time of year, so it’s a bit warmer than usual, but that doesn’t help the lack of swell.
From Wednesday, July 15th, all the way through to Monday, July 27th, it’s a flat spell. The swell barely gets above 2ft, and most of the time it’s a pathetic 0.3ft to 0.6ft. The combined energy readings are stuck in the low one- or two-digit range, which is basically nothing. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off from the north at 9 to 16 mph, so the surface is either clean or a little choppy, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no wave. The period is all over the place – some short 7-8 second stuff, and even a couple of odd 21-second periods, but that’s just wasted energy with no height.
There’s a gap of nearly two weeks with no real surf. The only minor shift happens around Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday, July 26th, where the swell creeps up to 1ft from the NW, with energy hitting 55 and 64 (still weak). The wind stays cross or cross-off, and the period shows some longer 11-13 second intervals, which hints at a little more push. But it’s still rated as poor surf conditions. The wave is so small it’s barely a ripple.
For the last couple of days, July 28th and 29th, we’re back to 1ft and 0.6ft, with energy dropping again. The wind is cross-off from the NNE, so it’s clean, but the swell is done. The whole 16 days is a washout for any decent surf.
There are no standout sessions. No quality or consistency. If you’re a beginner, you’re safe, but you won’t learn anything. If you’re an expert, don’t bother. This is a blank run, and for this spot, it’s normal. Forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 12 | NNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 32 | 21 | 34 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:52PM2.68m | 3:24AM2.39m | 3:38PM2.67m | 4:09AM2.35m | 4:22PM2.61m | 4:53AM2.27m | 5:06PM2.50m | 5:38AM2.16m | 5:52PM2.34m | 6:25AM2.05m | 6:40PM2.17m | 7:17AM1.95m | 7:34PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34AM0.40m | 9:12PM0.23m | 9:18AM0.40m | 9:57PM0.26m | 10:02AM0.45m | 10:41PM0.34m | 10:45AM0.53m | 11:25PM0.46m | 11:29AM0.66m | 00:10AM0.61m | 12:17PM0.79m | 00:59AM0.76m | 1:12PM0.92m | 1:56AM0.89m | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 32 | 21 | 34 | 31 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | S 12 | S 19 | S 11 | S 18 | W 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | N 8 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | S 21 | S 12 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | N 11 | N 10 | NW 12 | — | — | S 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 14 | 17 | 26 | 62 | 87 | 115 | 187 | 192 | 211 | 243 | 229 | 286 | 263 | 256 | 256 | 237 | 171 | 166 | 186 | 206 | 321 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 127 | 137 | 127 | 527 | 50 | 138 | 50 | 138 | 50 | 36 | 50 | 50 | 36 | 127 | 50 | 36 | 50 | 80 | 36 | 80 |
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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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