Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 1,064 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Agujero this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Agujero in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 15s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the look ahead.
I’m watching El Agujero, and it’s going to be a raw deal for the full 16 days. There’s surf coming, but the wind is a constant problem. It’s almost always blowing hard from the NNE, giving us onshore or cross-onshore conditions. The wave energy is there, but the quality is just not happening.
Kicking off on Monday, July 20th, we’ve got a 7ft swell from the NNE, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, making it lumpy and ugly. The combined energy is moderate at 430. That’s the story for the whole week. Tuesday the 21st is the same deal with 6ft and cross-onshore winds. The water temp is 73°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s no comfort when the surface is all chopped up.
The swell builds through the week. By Friday the 24th, we’re looking at 7ft to 8ft from the NNE, and the energy climbs to 558 and then 620. That’s moderate power. But the wind is still onshore, so the wave comment is always “poor surf conditions.” The weekend of the 26th and 27th gets bigger, hitting 8ft, and the energy jumps into the strong range with 1020 on Sunday morning. That’s a lot of ocean moving, but with the wind cross-onshore and fresh, it’s just a messy lump. That size is only for experts, and even then, the wind is going to ruin it.
The second week doesn’t turn it around. From the 28th of July onward, the swell drops to 6ft to 8ft, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. The energy is moderate, bouncing between 300 and 584. There’s no standout day where the wind lets up. The period is short, 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell. No glassy mornings, no offshore flow. It’s a rough stretch.
For a reef break, this is a real downer. The constant NNE wind is just a killer. There are no good sessions in this whole window. The size is there for a paddle, but the conditions are going to keep it from being any fun. If you’re into kiting, this might be your jam, but for a surfer? Leave the stick at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | 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 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 428 | 453 | 452 | 393 | 393 | 397 | 334 | 319 | 336 | 344 | 387 | 468 | 555 | 620 | 803 | 866 | 913 | 1039 | 1020 | 976 | 878 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | 7:36PM1.62m | 8:15AM1.53m | 8:42PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.49m | 10:02PM1.43m | 10:41AM1.51m | 11:16PM1.45m | 11:43AM1.59m | 00:13AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.70m | 00:57AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:15PM0.62m | 1:52AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.72m | 2:58AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.75m | 4:13AM0.73m | 5:05PM0.70m | 5:21AM0.68m | 6:04PM0.61m | 6:14AM0.59m | 6:50PM0.50m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | SW 12 | S 11 | NW 9 | S 11 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 16 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | S 9 | N 9 | N 8 | S 12 | S 8 | — | — | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | 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 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 428 | 453 | 452 | 393 | 393 | 397 | 334 | 319 | 336 | 344 | 387 | 468 | 555 | 620 | 803 | 866 | 913 | 1039 | 1020 | 976 | 878 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 105 | 99 | 45 | 105 | 99 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 115 | 106 | 106 | 533 | 106 | 106 | 521 | 105 | 105 | 106 | 115 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Agujero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Agujero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Agujero 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 Agujero) 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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