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Surf Forecasts:
The surf forecast for El Astillero over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Astillero in the next 12 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 30th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 30th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 27th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Astillero over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | SW | SW | SSW | SW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SSW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SSW | SW | SW |
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 58 | 104 | 140 | 92 | 118 | 140 | 178 | 180 | 80 | 159 | 111 | 113 | 103 | 84 | 71 | 55 | 82 | 97 | 111 | 74 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | ENE | ENE | NE | NE | ENE | NE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | ENE | E | ENE | ENE | E | ENE | ENE | E | ENE |
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:48PM 1.96 | 6:52AM 2.00 | 7:35PM 1.97 | 7:43AM 1.92 | 8:27PM 2.02 | 8:42AM 1.88 | 9:24PM 2.10 | 9:48AM 1.87 | 10:23PM 2.22 | 10:55AM 1.92 | 11:21PM 2.35 | 11:57AM 2.01 | 12:19AM 2.49 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:30PM 0.48 | 12:46AM 0.72 | 1:12PM 0.54 | 1:39AM 0.75 | 2:00PM 0.59 | 2:41AM 0.73 | 2:54PM 0.61 | 3:47AM 0.66 | 3:54PM 0.59 | 4:53AM 0.54 | 4:56PM 0.52 | 5:53AM 0.38 | 5:56PM 0.42 | ||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 |

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The above surf forecast table for El Astillero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Astillero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Astillero 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 Astillero) 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 Astillero 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.
El Astillero is 29 km (18 miles) from Nandaime. If you plan a holiday in Tola Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nandaime. Nandaime has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

