
Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 438 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7PM. 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 18s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening for El Agujero over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at the whole 16-day window, and it’s a tough one for us. The surf just isn’t cooperating. The forecast shows a run of poor surf conditions from now all the way through the end of the month. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. The waves are small, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore pretty much every day, and the water is bumpy and choppy. It’s a real flat spell for this spot.
The swell starts off tiny – around 1ft to 2ft on Wednesday, July 15th, with a weak, short-period windswell from the north. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the NE, so the surface is choppy. Combined wave energy is weak (47). Water temperature is 73°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a little on the warm side for a paddle when you’re out there.
We get a bit of a bump in size by the end of the first week. On Saturday, July 18th, the swell pushes up to 6ft from the NNE, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. The period is only 7 seconds – short, weak windswell. The energy climbs a bit to moderate (283), but the quality is still poor. The wind is just never doing us any favours.
The second week sees the swell holding around 6ft to 7ft, with the wind shifting to directly onshore from the NNE. By the 22nd of July, we’re looking at 6ft with moderate energy (401), and by the 23rd, it’s 7ft with moderate energy (537). But it’s all onshore, messy, and the period stays short at 8 seconds. The swell direction is from the NNE, but the optimum for El Agujero is a NNW groundswell, so the angle is off. With the combination of onshore wind and short-period, blown-out swell, this setup is actually more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
There’s no break in the pattern. From the middle of July through to the end of the month, every single day is marked as "poor surf conditions." The wind stays moderate to fresh, and the waves stay messy. It’s a long, blank run. The crowds at El Agujero can be often, but with conditions this poor, I doubt many will be out.
So, for the next 16 days, there’s nothing to recommend. It’s a tough stretch. Sometimes it’s like this here – a prolonged poor spell. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d stow the board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
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33 | 21 | 117 | 51 | 84 | 99 | 153 | 189 | 240 | 282 | 237 | 279 | 310 | 310 | 353 | 327 | 294 | 327 | 327 | 314 | 397 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:58PM2.32m | 3:28AM2.05m | 3:43PM2.33m | 4:13AM2.00m | 4:27PM2.28m | 4:57AM1.92m | 5:11PM2.16m | 5:40AM1.82m | 5:55PM1.99m | 6:26AM1.71m | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | 7:36PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM-0.05m | 9:24AM0.10m | 10:03PM-0.02m | 10:07AM0.15m | 10:47PM0.07m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:30PM0.20m | 11:34AM0.35m | 00:14AM0.34m | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:15PM0.62m | 1:52AM0.62m | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 7 | N 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 12 | SW 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
33 | 21 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | S 14 | S 13 | NW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
7 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 8 | S 12 | N 11 | N 10 | S 21 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 9 | — | NW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
17 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
7 | 12 | 117 | 51 | 84 | 99 | 153 | 189 | 240 | 282 | 237 | 279 | 310 | 310 | 353 | 327 | 294 | 327 | 327 | 314 | 397 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 105 | 80 | 105 | 525 | 45 | 562 | 44 | 62 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 105 | 99 |
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Information about the El Agujero Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Agujero may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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