Surf Forecasts:
El Agujero surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 800 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Agujero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break it down.
The whole 16-day stretch is a bust for El Agujero. The water’s about 73°F, which is normal for the time of year, so no surprises there. The trouble is, from Tuesday the 21st of July all the way to Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s nothing but poor surf. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore out of the NNE, blowing 15 to 22 mph, sometimes gusting harder. That’s going to chop everything up and leave it lumpy and messy.
The swell is consistent, with heights running from 4ft to 8ft, all from the NNE. The period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds – that’s windswell, not groundswell. The combined energy is moderate to strong, with numbers like 459 (moderate) early on, building to 798 (strong) around the 25th and 26th of July. That’s a lot of water moving, but with the wind all wrong, it’s not going to be any good for a paddle. Every single entry says “poor surf conditions,” and the score is zero across the board. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem – just a two-week run of onshore wind and bumpy surf.
El Agujero is a reef break, exposed to the swell, so it’s getting all the energy. The optimum swell direction is NNW, but we’re getting NNE, so the direction’s off. The break is consistent, but with the wind as it is, it’s not going to hold shape. For a few days when the swell gets over 8ft, like on the 25th and 26th of July, that’s expert-only territory, but with the cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, no good surf options in this 16-day window. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual when the trade winds lock in. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | 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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 452 | 416 | 408 | 334 | 301 | 316 | 360 | 356 | 469 | 495 | 509 | 607 | 715 | 798 | 798 | 798 | 778 | 782 | 606 | 549 | 414 |
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 | 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 |
High Tide | 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 | 1:12PM1.82m | 1:34AM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:56AM0.49m | 7:28PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | — | S 8 | — | — | S 12 | — | S 16 | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | 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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 452 | 416 | 408 | 334 | 301 | 316 | 360 | 356 | 469 | 495 | 509 | 607 | 715 | 798 | 798 | 798 | 778 | 782 | 606 | 549 | 414 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 105 | 99 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 106 | 105 | 106 | 105 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 105 | 106 | 105 | 106 | 106 | 62 | 44 | 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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