Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.56° N 16.33° W

El Arenal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Arenal sea temperature is
24.6°C
1.4° 

El Arenal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Arenal surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,158 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Arenal this week:

The surf forecast for El Arenal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Arenal in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:34AM1.80m
00:04AM1.77m
12:12PM1.94m
00:39AM1.92m
12:48PM2.06m
1:14AM2.05m
1:26PM2.15m
1:49AM2.14m
2:05PM2.18m
2:27AM2.18m
2:46PM2.15m
3:06AM2.17m
3:29PM2.06m
3:49AM2.10m
Low Tide
5:24AM0.56m
5:54PM0.35m
6:03AM0.41m
6:28PM0.20m
6:40AM0.27m
7:02PM0.09m
7:16AM0.14m
7:37PM0.01m
7:54AM0.06m
8:13PM-0.01m
8:33AM0.02m
8:51PM0.03m
9:16AM0.04m
9:32PM0.12m
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Information about the El Arenal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Arenal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Arenal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Arenal 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 Arenal) 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 Arenal 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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