Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 400 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you. Looking at the charts for El Agujero (El-Agujero), it’s a tough one to call. This reef break is consistent and exposed, with an ideal swell direction from the NNW, but the wind is just not playing ball for the entire 16-day window.
The water temperature is sitting at a pretty normal 74°F for this time of year, no surprises there. The first week is a write-off, honestly. The winds are a constant mix of onshore and cross-onshore from the NNE, which is a terrible match for this spot. The swell is coming from the NNE, not the optimum NNW, with short, weak periods around 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, staying under 300 for days, and the wave comment is a dead giveaway: “poor surf conditions.” It’s a bleak run of choppy, messy surf.
We see a bit more energy building toward the end of the first week, but the wind stays cross-onshore, keeping the quality low. The second week isn't much better. The swell direction does shift to the north on the 16th of August, which is closer to the optimum, and the period jumps to 10 seconds, giving us our biggest energy readings of the forecast at 561. But the wind is still cross-onshore from the NNE. This setup will be lumpy and messy, not the clean lines you want on a reef. For a spot that needs that offshore wind from the south, these persistent NNE winds mean everything is ruined.
The best of a bad bunch is the morning of the 16th of August. The swell is 6ft from the north, with a moderate 9-second period, and the energy is moderate at 561. But the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 12 mph. It’s not totally blown out, but it’s far from glassy. If you’re desperate, you might find a lumpy, rideable wave, but don't expect any magic. The short period on the days before means the waves will be weak and fat.
For the whole 16 days, there isn't a single standout. The consistent wind and poor swell direction are a bad combo. If the swell gets bigger and the wind stays strong, the beach setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Honestly, I’d save your energy. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a clean wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 85 | 115 | 85 | 104 | 151 | 165 | 158 | 165 | 205 | 178 | 160 | 152 | 144 | 214 | 261 | 277 | 379 | 390 | 353 | 353 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:57PM2.13m | 4:17AM1.91m | 4:30PM2.08m | 4:52AM1.87m | 5:05PM2.00m | 5:32AM1.81m | 5:46PM1.89m | 6:18AM1.73m | 6:38PM1.76m | 7:17AM1.64m | 7:46PM1.63m | 8:34AM1.59m | 9:17PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.17m | 10:13AM0.25m | 10:43PM0.21m | 10:48AM0.31m | 11:19PM0.27m | 11:29AM0.39m | 00:01AM0.36m | 12:18PM0.49m | 00:54AM0.47m | 1:23PM0.59m | 2:04AM0.57m | 2:51PM0.63m | 3:34AM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 30 | 29 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 15 | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 8 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | NW 7 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 |
| kJ | 23 | 22 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | — | SSW 13 | S 11 | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | — | SW 12 | NW 10 | S 11 | N 10 | SW 12 | NW 7 | — | S 15 | — | S 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | — | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 113 | 85 | 115 | 85 | 104 | 151 | 165 | 158 | 165 | 205 | 178 | 160 | 152 | 144 | 214 | 261 | 277 | 379 | 390 | 353 | 353 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 516 | 87 | 99 | 105 | 62 | 62 | 105 | 80 | 62 | 105 | 80 | 105 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 106 | 521 | 62 | 62 |
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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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