El Anclote Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.77° N 105.52° W

El Anclote Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Anclote sea temperature is
31.7°C
2.4° 

El Anclote surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 6PM (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 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 11th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 11th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 16th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Right, well, lookin’ at the next 16 days for El Anclote – it’s a persistent, low-key stretch. We’re not talking about any huge, pumping swell here. But there’s a lot of small, clean windows that’ll get you wet, especially if you’re on a longboard or a funboard. The overall wave energy is mostly moderate, sittin’ between 120 and 190 (moderate) for much of the run, with a few dips and one notable spike later on.

Now, the most notable thing is the water. We’re lookin’ at a water temperature of 89°F on Friday morning, that's 4°F warmer than average for this time of year – so it’s much warmer than usual. The water will feel like a bath.

For the first real standout, you gotta look at Monday, September 21st. The morning there is an absolute gem. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm, and that 2ft swell from the SW with a period of 17 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is the strongest in the whole outlook at 250 (moderate). That long period means the waves will have a bit more shape and push than the usual grovelers, and it’ll be clean as a whistle. This is your best session of the whole outlook, no doubt. The afternoon holds clean too with a 9 mph offshore from the NW, but that glassy morning is the one to chase. El Anclote is a reef break and "sometimes" gets crowded, but with these tiny to small waves, it might keep the crowds manageable.

Another solid mention is Saturday, September 26th. The morning is glassy again, with a 2ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is 130 (moderate), and it’ll be clean and easy. It’s a very ordinary, small-wave day, but for a cruise, it’s hard to beat. The rest of the period is a mix of small, clean conditions with light offshore or cross-offshore breezes, especially during most afternoons. A few mornings get a bit of cross-shore or onshore breeze that won’t ruin it completely, but it won’t be as nice.

The swell stays well under 5ft the entire time, so this is all beginner-friendly, safe fun. The long period swells (hitting 18-19 seconds a few times) will be a little tricky here at a beach setup, but at a reef break they’ll line up nicely. It's all small, but it’s consistent. There are no real gaps; there’s something surfable nearly every day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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14
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13
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SSW
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0.5
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0.3
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21
0.4
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20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
174
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102
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44
59
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79
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150
124
132
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169
118
140
102
79
99
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
NW
5
NNE
10
NE
20
NW
15
NNE
10
E
5
WNW
5
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10
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High Tide
9:40AM1.45m
9:42PM1.47m
9:58AM1.47m
10:15PM1.37m
10:15AM1.47m
10:45PM1.25m
10:30AM1.44m
11:14PM1.12m
10:43AM1.40m
11:41PM0.98m
10:51AM1.34m
00:07AM0.84m
10:52AM1.28m
Low Tide
3:40PM0.36m
3:50AM0.32m
4:09PM0.32m
4:07AM0.44m
4:37PM0.32m
4:19AM0.55m
5:05PM0.36m
4:26AM0.64m
5:33PM0.42m
4:23AM0.71m
6:05PM0.51m
3:57AM0.75m
6:53PM0.61m
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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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