Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.56° N 16.33° W

El Arenal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 06 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Arenal sea temperature is
24.3°C
1.8° 

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 6 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 10 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,681 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Nov 06) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Arenal in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 6th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 10th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 10th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Friday
6
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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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.9
NW
13
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12
0.9
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12
0.7
NW
11
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
9
2.4
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10
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10
1.7
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9
2.3
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11
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WNW
12
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13
2.5
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13
2.4
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12
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12
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12
1.9
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12
1.9
NW
12
1.7
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12
1.7
NNW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
240
199
110
45
20
1247
769
480
1304
2262
1527
2574
2490
1626
1346
1142
995
929
808
645
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
5
ESE
5
S
15
SSE
10
S
5
W
10
W
15
WSW
30
W
10
WSW
10
W
10
NW
5
SSE
5
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
5
SW
5
WNW
30
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
11:17AM1.97m
11:44PM1.94m
11:56AM1.99m
00:18AM2.00m
12:33PM1.99m
00:51AM2.03m
1:07PM1.95m
1:23AM2.03m
1:41PM1.90m
1:55AM1.99m
2:15PM1.82m
2:28AM1.93m
2:50PM1.72m
Low Tide
5:32PM0.21m
5:48AM0.27m
6:06PM0.18m
6:24AM0.21m
6:38PM0.18m
6:58AM0.18m
7:09PM0.20m
7:32AM0.19m
7:40PM0.25m
8:06AM0.23m
8:12PM0.31m
8:41AM0.30m
8:45PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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28
20
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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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