Surf Forecasts:
El Anclote surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Anclote over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for El Anclote over the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you – it’s a lean period, so we’re playing the waiting game. The first part of the outlook is mostly a write-off until we see some action towards the back half.
We’re kicking off with a sour note. For the first week, from Thursday the 6th of August right through to about Wednesday the 12th, it’s a real struggle. We’re looking at tiny, inconsistent 1ft to 2ft swells, mostly from the SW, with periods that bounce around but the energy is weak. The numbers tell the story – combined swell energy barely breaks 100 (78 to 169). You’ll get some clean, glassy mornings on Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th, but you’re really just fighting for scraps on the reef. It’s pretty ordinary, not worth getting wet for unless you’re desperate for a float.
Now, Thursday the 14th of August afternoon is where we finally get a pulse. The wind will be light and cross-offshore, and that SW groundswell bumps up to 3ft with a 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 379, which is our first sign of moderate, decent wave energy. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook – a true standout. It’s a clean, long-period groundswell that will wrap into the reef nicely. Keep in mind the water temp is about average for this time of year.
After that little window, Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th see a bit of leftover swell (2ft to 2ft), but the wind turns onshore or gets too strong, especially in the afternoons. By Sunday the 17th and into the next week, we’re back into that same old story of weak, inconsistent 1ft to 2ft SW swell with combined energy dropping back under 145. Conditions are a mix of clean mornings and choppy afternoons. Nothing else really stands out to get excited about.
So, if you’ve got a window, point your board towards El Anclote on the afternoon of Thursday the 14th of August. That's your best shot. The rest of the run is slim pickings. Just how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 62 | 61 | 59 | 78 | 116 | 102 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 81 | 75 | 44 | 69 | 59 | 50 | 80 | 80 | 77 | 127 | 90 | 118 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 2:18PM1.27m | 4:10PM1.27m | 8:46AM1.09m | 5:45PM1.35m | 8:54AM1.17m | 6:52PM1.45m | 9:15AM1.24m | 7:45PM1.54m | 9:39AM1.29m | 8:31PM1.59m | 10:03AM1.32m | 9:13PM1.59m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.44m | 00:49AM0.27m | 12:13PM1.02m | 1:38AM0.12m | 1:19PM0.92m | 2:19AM0.02m | 2:04PM0.82m | 2:56AM-0.03m | 2:44PM0.71m | 3:30AM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.62m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 62 | 61 | 59 | 54 | 116 | 102 | 99 | 88 | 84 | 81 | 75 | 44 | 69 | 45 | 50 | 80 | 80 | 77 | 127 | 90 | 118 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 3 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 15 | 31 | 51 | 78 | 37 | 50 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 59 | 37 | 52 | 46 | 27 | 2 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | W 6 | WNW 3 | — | S 13 | — | W 13 | S 12 | W 16 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SW 21 | NW 5 | W 13 | W 5 | W 13 | W 12 | NNW 3 | W 12 | W 13 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 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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