
Surf Forecasts:
El Astillero surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Astillero this week:
The surf forecast for El Astillero over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Astillero in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Astillero over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
323 | 309 | 245 | 209 | 209 | 152 | 107 | 134 | 104 | 218 | 212 | 138 | 134 | 95 | 118 | 72 | 54 | 54 | 127 | 129 | 162 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:59PM2.27m | 4:29AM2.26m | 4:36PM2.26m | 5:03AM2.31m | 5:13PM2.22m | 5:39AM2.34m | 5:51PM2.16m | 6:16AM2.35m | 6:32PM2.09m | 6:57AM2.33m | 7:18PM2.00m | 7:45AM2.30m | 8:11PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:53AM0.46m | 10:14PM0.28m | 10:31AM0.43m | 10:47PM0.28m | 11:10AM0.41m | 11:21PM0.30m | 11:49AM0.41m | 11:57PM0.34m | 12:31PM0.42m | 00:36AM0.38m | 1:18PM0.45m | 1:21AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.48m | 2:14AM0.50m | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 8 |
323 | 309 | 245 | 209 | 209 | 152 | 93 | 65 | 96 | 218 | 212 | 138 | 60 | 60 | 70 | 45 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 129 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 |
7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 41 | 90 | 107 | 134 | 104 | 29 | 41 | 57 | 134 | 95 | 118 | 72 | 49 | 54 | 127 | 31 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
8 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 31 | 43 | 41 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 54 | 32 | 19 | 37 | 162 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 |
9 | 25 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 96 | 84 | 38 | 96 | 96 | 67 | 48 | 62 | 38 | 18 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 0 | 65 | 38 |
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Information about the El Astillero Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Astillero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.











