Surf Forecasts:
El Confital surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, N swell with 233 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Confital over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about what's on the table. We're looking at a tough stretch ahead for the region. The swell energy is just not there for most of the next two weeks, and what does show up later on is blown out by strong winds.
We've got a long, quiet period from now all the way until around the 10th of August. The forecast is filled with tiny, weak waves – we're talking ankle to knee-high stuff at best, with weak combined swell energy mostly below 50 (27 for the first couple of afternoons). You'd be chasing whitewash, and that's being generous. The water temp sits at 74°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than the norm for this time of year – not a crazy shift, but a touch on the balmy side.
The only real event in the whole 16-day window kicks off on the morning of Monday, the 11th of August. A pulse of swell finally arrives, pushing 5.9 ft from the north. But here's the kicker: the period is a short and crumbly 7 seconds, and it's cross-shore winds all the way at 15-18 mph. The combined energy jumps to 358 (moderate), but it's going to be a lumpy, bumpy mess. That's not a standout for a good surf, that's a standout for a messy, blown-out day that might be better on a kite than a paddleboard. The swell holds into Tuesday the 12th at 4.9 ft and a weak 7-second period, but the wind stays fresh and cross-shore, with energy at 238. It's not beginner-friendly at that size, but the quality will be poor for everyone.
Nobody is going home happy from this forecast. We just have to wait for the pattern to shift.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 6 | N 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 6 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
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 kJ | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 30 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 32 | 184 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 83 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:38AM2.20m | 2:48PM2.45m | 3:09AM2.24m | 3:21PM2.48m | 3:41AM2.25m | 3:53PM2.47m | 4:14AM2.24m | 4:27PM2.43m | 4:50AM2.21m | 5:04PM2.36m | 5:30AM2.15m | 5:47PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31PM0.50m | 8:31AM0.56m | 9:02PM0.46m | 9:02AM0.52m | 9:33PM0.44m | 9:34AM0.50m | 10:04PM0.45m | 10:07AM0.52m | 10:38PM0.48m | 10:43AM0.58m | 11:15PM0.55m | 11:25AM0.66m | 11:58PM0.65m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | N 9 | NE 7 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 222 | 148 | 43 | 32 | 35 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 156 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | S 13 | N 9 | S 13 | NW 9 | N 9 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 47 | 45 | 16 | 27 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 9 | — | NW 12 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | S 15 | — | — | S 11 | NW 11 | NW 9 | S 12 | S 16 | SW 12 | N 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 18 | 30 | 15 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 111 | 155 | 209 | 262 | 270 | 270 | 229 | — | — | 144 | 124 | 184 | 181 | 281 | 294 | 83 | 329 | 329 | 329 | 302 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1419 | 138 | 541 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 127 | 36 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 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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