Surf Forecasts:
El Confital surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 11s period, WNW swell with 12 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 0.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Confital over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it – the outlook for El Confital over the next 16 days is a tough one. I’ve got to be honest with you: there’s simply no surf worth paddling out for in this whole window. The data shows zilch – every single session from Monday 20 July right through to Tuesday 4 August is flagged as poor. That’s a full 16-day stretch with nothing to offer.
Now, El Confital is a very consistent spot – a beach-and-reef setup that’s exposed to the west and usually handles swell well. It’s an expert-only wave, often crowded, but when it’s on, it’s a gem. But right now, the swell is barely a whisper. The highest height we see is about 2 ft on Thursday 30 July morning, and even that’s coming from the north at a weak 10-second period and a combined energy of just 69 – weak stuff. Most days it’s 0.3 ft to 1 ft, with energy numbers in the single digits or teens. That’s not even enough to push a foamie. The wind is relentless – north or north-northeast, 9–19 mph, blowing cross or cross-shore, never true offshore. That means the surface is chopped up, messy, and not clean. Even the rare clean window (like the Saturday 1 August morning with a gentle breeze) still has next to no swell.
What’s frustrating is that this spot is so consistent normally – a blank run like this isn’t the norm, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on that westerly swell direction. For now, it’s a flat spell. If you’re desperate, maybe look elsewhere, but honestly, there’s nothing to chase here. I’d save the wax and wait for a better window.
Stay tuned, and as always, keep your eyes on the horizon.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | S 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:25AM2.05m | 6:40PM2.17m | 7:17AM1.95m | 7:34PM2.00m | 8:16AM1.88m | 8:39PM1.87m | 9:25AM1.86m | 9:54PM1.81m | 10:35AM1.90m | 11:06PM1.82m | 11:35AM1.98m | 00:05AM1.88m | 12:24PM2.10m | 00:51AM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:17PM0.79m | 00:59AM0.76m | 1:12PM0.92m | 1:56AM0.89m | 2:24PM1.02m | 3:04AM0.98m | 3:49PM1.04m | 4:17AM1.00m | 5:06PM0.99m | 5:20AM0.96m | 6:04PM0.89m | 6:09AM0.88m | 6:48PM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 10 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 10 | S 13 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | NW 12 | S 13 | N 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 8 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 13 | — | N 9 | — | S 8 | W 8 | — | S 7 | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 443 | 452 | 441 | 397 | 362 | 379 | 353 | 297 | 312 | 376 | 397 | 494 | 522 | 569 | 782 | 887 | 958 | 1003 | 1101 | 1083 | 958 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 126 | 120 | 50 | 50 | 120 | 80 | 127 | 527 | 127 | 127 | 539 | 604 | 127 | 137 | 128 | 128 | 137 | 128 | 128 | 137 |
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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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