Surf Forecasts:
El Anclote surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Anclote this week:
The surf forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Anclote in the next 16 days are 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast for El Anclote in feet and knots.
We’ve got a slow start, with tiny surf and messy conditions for the first week. The water is a balmy 89°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year. The real story is a long-period groundswell that builds in the second week.
For the first few days, from Tuesday the 4th through the end of the first week, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell. The combined energy is low, in the 49-139 range, with heights barely pushing 1ft. Winds are mostly cross-off or light, but the wave quality is just ordinary. Thursday morning the 6th sees a brief moment of glassy conditions, but the swell is still too small to get excited about. It’s not worth paddling out for most.
The real standout is Friday afternoon, the 14th of August. The swell picks up to 2ft from the SW, with a 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 299 (moderate energy), and the wind is light cross-off. This is the best wave quality on offer, with some clean lines. The longer period means the sets will have some punch and better shape, and at a reef break, that’s a proper treat.
The following morning, Saturday the 15th, has a bit more size with 2ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit bumpy. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a gentle offshore from the NW. The energy is still good at 261, but the morning is a washout. The best bet is to aim for that Friday afternoon session.
Honestly, apart from that Friday, the whole window is a tough call. There are a few mornings with glassy or clean conditions, but the swell is just too small and weak to make it worthwhile. This is a classic case of waiting for that one good window. If you’re a beginner, that 1ft to 1ft stuff is your size, but the conditions aren’t great. The Friday afternoon, however, is the one for anyone who wants a proper wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 51 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 78 | 116 | 102 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 81 | 75 | 44 | 69 | 59 | 51 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:12AM0.92m | 1:11PM1.30m | 2:18PM1.27m | 4:10PM1.27m | 8:46AM1.09m | 5:45PM1.35m | 8:54AM1.17m | 6:52PM1.45m | 9:15AM1.24m | 7:45PM1.54m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.59m | 6:05AM0.71m | 9:13PM0.57m | 11:36PM0.44m | 00:49AM0.27m | 12:13PM1.02m | 1:38AM0.12m | 1:19PM0.92m | 2:19AM0.02m | 2:04PM0.82m | 2:56AM-0.03m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 51 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 54 | 116 | 102 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 81 | 75 | 44 | 69 | 44 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 5 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | WNW 5 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NNW 5 | SW 22 | NW 5 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 31 | 51 | 78 | 23 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 37 | 59 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | SW 15 | WNW 4 | SW 20 | W 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | S 13 | NW 4 | W 13 | S 12 | WNW 5 | SW 22 | W 12 | SW 21 | NW 5 | W 13 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 935 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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