Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 987 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 2.5m 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 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real. This is a tough one, so I’ll call it straight.
The entire 16-day window for El Agujero is a bit of a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. There’s surf on offer almost every day, but the wind is just relentless. From Monday the 20th of July all the way through to Tuesday the 4th of August, it’s a constant battle with a moderate to fresh breeze from the NNE and NE, mostly cross-onshore or onshore. That’s going to leave things choppy, lumpy, and generally poor. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re getting frustrated.
The swell sticks around, mostly from the NNE, bumping between 5 ft and 8 ft, but the period is short – 6 to 9 seconds – so it’s weak, messy windswell. The combined energy starts at 431 (moderate) and peaks at 1107 (strong) on the 2nd of August, but with that wind, it’s all just a washing machine. The break is a reef, exposed, and consistent, but the wind direction is all wrong for it. The optimum swell direction is NW, but we’re getting NNE, so it’s not even lining up right.
There’s no standout here. Honestly, the best bet might be the morning of the 1st of August, when the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the N and is onshore. The swell is 7 ft from the NNE, period 9 seconds, and the energy hits 600. It’s still not clean, but it’s the least messy window. Even then, with 7 ft, it’s getting a bit punchy for beginners, and it’s a reef, so you need to know what you’re doing.
If you’re a kiter or a windsurfer, this setup could be interesting. The wind is strong and consistent, and the swell has some push. But for paddle surfing? There’s nothing here that’s going to get the heart pumping. A blank run like this is more normal for the area when the trades are locked in, so don’t be too surprised. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d save the energy.
- 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 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 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 428 | 490 | 464 | 393 | 362 | 362 | 334 | 279 | 338 | 346 | 376 | 526 | 604 | 585 | 744 | 845 | 891 | 964 | 899 | 815 | 722 |
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 | cross-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 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
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 | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 11 | S 13 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 11 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 14 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | N 9 | N 8 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 10 | — | S 16 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 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 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 428 | 490 | 464 | 393 | 362 | 362 | 334 | 279 | 338 | 346 | 376 | 526 | 604 | 585 | 744 | 845 | 891 | 964 | 899 | 815 | 722 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 105 | 45 | 45 | 105 | 99 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 106 | 105 | 106 | 105 | 105 | 106 | 521 | 105 | 106 | 106 |
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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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