El Anclote Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.77° N 105.52° W

El Anclote Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Anclote sea temperature is
31.5°C
2.3° 

El Anclote surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Anclote in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 25th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 27th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 27th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.3
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
93
96
114
287
314
437
640
407
180
349
432
383
348
446
584
579
343
115
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
ESE
10
WNW
10
SSE
5
SE
10
SW
10
SSE
10
E
15
WNW
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
NW
5
N
10
SSE
20
WSW
10
E
5
ENE
10
NW
15
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
8:48AM1.42m
8:50PM1.48m
9:05AM1.49m
9:24PM1.46m
9:24AM1.54m
9:59PM1.39m
9:44AM1.56m
10:36PM1.28m
10:06AM1.56m
11:16PM1.14m
10:29AM1.51m
00:06AM0.98m
Low Tide
2:37AM0.26m
2:47PM0.36m
2:58AM0.30m
3:15PM0.25m
3:20AM0.37m
3:46PM0.18m
3:42AM0.46m
4:20PM0.15m
4:01AM0.56m
4:57PM0.18m
4:17AM0.67m
5:40PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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