Surf Forecasts:
El Anclote surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 309 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 20s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Anclote in the next 16 days are 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet, miles, and degrees. This is Rusty, and here’s the skinny.
We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead. The only break on the radar is El Anclote, a reef that’s a consistent beginner-friendly spot. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. Right from the start, Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th, the swell is tiny, running 1ft to 2ft from the SSW or SW. The combined energy is weak, in the range of 107 to 165. Mornings are glassy, and afternoons see a light offshore breeze, making the surface clean, but the waves are just too small to get stoked on.
The one moment that stands out is Friday the 14th afternoon. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SW, with the combined energy jumping to 315. The wind is light cross-offshore, so the surface will be tidy. That’s your best shot of the whole 16 days, but it’s still a small wave.
Saturday the 15th goes sideways with cross-shore winds, and from Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 25th of August, the swell fades to between 0.7ft and 2ft. The combined energy mostly dips below 150. Afternoons on the 17th and 19th will have clean offshore wind, but again, just not enough push to make it worthwhile. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from the 15th right through to the 25th.
The standout is that Friday the 14th. It’s the only window with a little bit of energy and clean wind. Other than that, it’s a waiting game. For a spot that’s normally very consistent, this is a dull run, but it’ll come back.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 69 | 59 | 50 | 111 | 80 | 77 | 163 | 90 | 149 | 121 | 122 | 104 | 154 | 309 | 261 | 255 | 251 | 178 | 169 | 140 | 138 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 9:15AM1.24m | 7:45PM1.54m | 9:39AM1.29m | 8:31PM1.59m | 10:03AM1.32m | 9:13PM1.59m | 10:27AM1.35m | 9:52PM1.53m | 10:49AM1.36m | 10:29PM1.42m | 11:11AM1.36m | 11:04PM1.28m | 11:30AM1.35m | 11:37PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04PM0.82m | 2:56AM-0.03m | 2:44PM0.71m | 3:30AM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.62m | 4:01AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.56m | 4:28AM0.16m | 4:33PM0.52m | 4:50AM0.30m | 5:08PM0.51m | 5:07AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 69 | 45 | 50 | 111 | 80 | 77 | 163 | 90 | 149 | 121 | 122 | 104 | 154 | 309 | 261 | 255 | 251 | 178 | 169 | 140 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | W 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 12 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 37 | 59 | 37 | 52 | 46 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 94 | 103 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | W 13 | NW 5 | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 3 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 14 | W 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Anclote provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Anclote can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Anclote 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 Anclote) 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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