
Surf Forecasts:
El Anclote surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The first half of the run is where the action is, with a solid pulse of groundswell from the SW filtering in on Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th. After that, it steadily fades, and the second week is a real struggle to find anything worth paddling out for.
Things kick off proper on Tuesday morning, July 28th, at El Anclote. This reef break is super consistent, and it’s handling a 3 ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a combined energy reading of 641 (moderate), it’s got some push. The wind is a light 3 mph from the NE, clean as a whistle, cross-off, giving you those smooth, lined-up faces. The water is a balmy 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in boardies for sure. Tuesday afternoon stays clean with WNW wind, but the swell drops a touch to 3 ft. This is the standout window – the morning is the pick.
Wednesday the 29th has a similar story. The morning gets a little cross-on with an easterly breeze, but it’s still surfable. The afternoon cleans right back up with a WSW cross-off wind and 2 ft swell. The energy is still decent (321-408), so if you missed Tuesday, Wednesday afternoon is your next best bet.
Thursday the 30th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is glassy – flat calm, no wind – but the swell has dropped to 2 ft and the period is down to 14 seconds. The combined energy is 238, moderate. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoon turns poor with a cross-shore wind and chop.
From Friday the 31st onwards, the swell continues to shrink. By the weekend of August 1st and 2nd, we’re looking at 1 ft to 2 ft swell with combined energy dropping below 100. It’s clean most of the time, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. The crowds at El Anclote can be a thing sometimes, but with surf this small, it’ll be quiet.
The second week, from August 3rd through the 12th, is a real desert. The swell never gets above 2 ft, and the energy readings are mostly in the double digits or low triple digits – weak. There’s a little bump of 2 ft on the 11th and 12th with a nice long period, but the energy is still only moderate (176-178). The wind is often clean or offshore, but the wave size just isn’t there for a proper session. It’s a long stretch of small, unremarkable surf. The 20-second period on the 10th is interesting, but with only 1 ft, it’s a whisper, not a wave. A beach break in these conditions would be a total flat spell, but at a reef like El Anclote, you might find a slinky little wave if you’re desperate.
Overall, the best on offer is clearly Tuesday morning, July 28th. That’s the one. After that, it’s a slow, steady decline into a long, flat spell. Don’t expect much from the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SW 13 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
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482 | 334 | 322 | 314 | 245 | 191 | 138 | 136 | 133 | 88 | 84 | 69 | 78 | 51 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 42 | 25 | 24 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:57AM1.18m | 8:37PM1.47m | 10:16AM1.20m | 9:08PM1.49m | 10:36AM1.23m | 9:38PM1.48m | 10:56AM1.25m | 10:09PM1.43m | 11:16AM1.28m | 10:42PM1.35m | 11:37AM1.30m | 11:19PM1.23m | 12:02PM1.31m | 00:03AM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM0.77m | 3:39AM0.10m | 3:14PM0.72m | 4:03AM0.12m | 3:44PM0.68m | 4:26AM0.17m | 4:15PM0.64m | 4:48AM0.24m | 4:50PM0.61m | 5:10AM0.34m | 5:30PM0.59m | 5:32AM0.45m | 6:18PM0.58m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | 11 | — | — | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 13 | W 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
482 | 334 | 322 | 314 | 245 | 191 | 138 | 136 | 83 | 82 | 52 | 69 | 47 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 45 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
158 | 108 | 140 | 94 | 47 | 68 | 98 | 97 | 133 | 88 | 84 | 65 | 78 | 51 | 47 | 45 | 25 | 42 | 25 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 12 | — | — | WSW 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | WNW 4 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
1 | 38 | — | — | 29 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
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Information about the El Anclote Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Anclote 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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