Surf Forecasts:
El Anclote surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, W swell with 333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 (Sep 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for El Anclote over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there are a couple of sweet spots to get you in the water. The water is a toasty 89°F, which is mucho warmer than normal for this time of year – you won’t need a wetsuit, that's for sure.
We kick things off with some small, clean waves. The first real action is on Thursday, the 3rd of September. It’s not big, with a 3ft swell from the SW clocking in with a solid 10-second period. The big draw here is the glassy conditions in the morning – dead flat water with barely a breath of wind. Combined swell energy is moderate at 334, and with that clean surface, El Anclote will be a fun little player for the beginner-friendly reef. The swell direction is bang on from the optimum for this spot. Get on it.
Friday the 4th of September keeps the good times rolling. The morning gets a 2ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, giving it that proper groundswell feel and a combined energy of 473. It’s still manageable size, and a light cross-offshore breeze keeps it tidy. The afternoon on Friday is the standout: a 3ft swell from the WSW with a clean 12-second period, but it’s the pure offshore wind from the NNW that will really have the waves stacking up nicely. The combined energy there jumps to a solid 516 (moderate), and with the right wind, El Anclote will be at its best. Keep an eye on the long-period swells, they can sometimes make a beach break close out, but on this reef it’ll hold its shape well.
The weekend stays fun but gets a bit more wind-affected. Saturday the 5th has a bump in wind, but a solid 3ft – 4ft swell from the SW and W keeps things punchy through to Monday the 7th. Monday morning the 7th is another beauty with glassy conditions and a 4ft W swell, and the afternoon turns glassy again with a light offshore from the NNW.
After that, things get skinny. From Tuesday the 8th right through to the end of the outlook on the 16th, the swell drops away and the wave heights hover around 1ft to 2ft. The energy fades to weak (under 200, and eventually under 100) by the middle of the second week. There are moments of clean surf and offshore winds, but the waves will be tiny. You might find a fun little longboard ride here and there, but nothing to get excited about – the confidence is low that far out. If you’re keen on a paddle, stick to the first week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
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 kJ | 65 | 64 | 257 | 285 | 250 | 170 | 243 | 284 | 271 | 258 | 251 | 251 | 245 | 213 | 248 | 244 | 242 | 322 | 268 | 152 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:58PM1.03m | 11:33AM1.40m | 1:07AM0.86m | 12:01PM1.33m | 12:41PM1.24m | 9:58AM1.12m | 4:11PM1.18m | 8:35AM1.16m | 6:04PM1.28m | 8:34AM1.23m | 7:04PM1.40m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM0.40m | 5:03AM0.66m | 6:52PM0.46m | 4:50AM0.77m | 8:46PM0.52m | 11:51PM0.43m | 12:04PM1.11m | 00:53AM0.28m | 1:02PM0.97m | 1:33AM0.16m | 1:36PM0.82m | 2:07AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 13 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 65 | 64 | 257 | 285 | 250 | 170 | 138 | 125 | 202 | 258 | 224 | 228 | 161 | 213 | 248 | 244 | 242 | 322 | 268 | 152 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 32 | 93 | 91 | 91 | 80 | 243 | 284 | 271 | 258 | 251 | 251 | 245 | 142 | 140 | 142 | 100 | 80 | 75 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 49 | 47 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 84 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 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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