Surf Forecasts:
El Confital surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, N swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with N 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Confital over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, here’s the scoop for the same stretch, but in feet and knots.
Honestly, the first few days are a total wash. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Saturday the 22nd, it’s flat and frustrating. You’re looking at a solid four-day gap with nothing to even paddle out for. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 75°, but that’s the only highlight.
Finally, on Sunday the 23rd morning, we get a pulse. A 4ft north swell, with a moderate combined energy of 252. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, so the surface should be clean. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s got a bit of shape. It’s not epic, but it’s a real surfable wave after the dry spell. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," so it’s worth a look.
Monday the 24th morning looks similar with a 4ft north swell, a bit more energy at 291, and the same clean wind. It’s a marginal call with the tide, but it’s still rideable. The swell drops off again in the afternoon.
The clear standout in this whole 16-day window is Tuesday the 25th. The morning shows a 4ft north swell, a solid 264 combined energy, and a 9-second period. The wind is a clean 16 mph cross-offshore from the NNE. It’s a moderate breeze, but it’s blowing perfectly for a clean wave. It’s a marginal call, but this is the best you’ll get—a punchy, consistent wave for the experts. The swell direction is north, but the optimum is west; it’s not a perfect match, but the energy is there.
After Tuesday the 25th, it’s a long, slow death. From Wednesday the 26th all the way through to Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s flat again. The swell drops to a whisper, with tiny waves and energy levels in the low double digits or single digits. There are a few little bumps on the 29th and 30th with some NNW swell, but the wind is messy and the conditions are just poor. So, after that one Tuesday, you’re looking at a nine-day gap of unrideable surf.
Bottom line: circle Tuesday the 25th of August on your calendar. That’s your one real shot. The rest of the time, you’re better off on the beach with a beer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 14 | N 14 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 136 | 133 | 200 | 195 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 71 | 82 | 225 | 130 | 269 | 290 | 314 | 282 | 262 | 230 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:40PM1.93m | 7:13AM1.86m | 7:44PM1.76m | 8:28AM1.79m | 9:16PM1.68m | 9:58AM1.81m | 10:48PM1.72m | 11:12AM1.91m | 11:51PM1.84m | 12:03PM2.06m | 00:33AM1.97m | 12:44PM2.21m | 1:08AM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:16PM0.90m | 00:43AM0.96m | 1:19PM1.05m | 1:49AM1.09m | 3:02PM1.12m | 3:33AM1.14m | 4:47PM1.05m | 5:00AM1.07m | 5:48PM0.92m | 5:54AM0.95m | 6:30PM0.77m | 6:33AM0.80m | 7:04PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — |
| kJ | 169 | 136 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 71 | 82 | 225 | 130 | — | 290 | 314 | 282 | 262 | 230 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | W 8 | — | — | SW 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 63 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NW 11 | SSW 12 | — | SW 16 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 8 | S 12 | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 14 | — | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NE 6 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 133 | 200 | 195 | 135 | 186 | 166 | 181 | 192 | 173 | 128 | — | 8 | 269 | — | — | — | — | — | 291 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 0 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 80 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 127 | 127 | 36 | 127 |
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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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