
Surf Forecasts:
El Astillero surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Astillero in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Astillero over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 54 | 95 | 129 | 162 | 175 | 312 | 264 | 371 | 310 | 309 | 357 | 293 | 245 | 175 | 253 | 309 | 203 | 319 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:18PM2.00m | 7:45AM2.30m | 8:11PM1.92m | 8:41AM2.26m | 9:15PM1.87m | 9:47AM2.23m | 10:28PM1.87m | 10:57AM2.25m | 11:42PM1.94m | 12:07PM2.31m | 00:50AM2.08m | 1:11PM2.39m | 1:50AM2.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.44m | 2:11PM0.48m | 2:14AM0.50m | 3:13PM0.51m | 3:18AM0.55m | 4:23PM0.49m | 4:30AM0.55m | 5:34PM0.43m | 5:45AM0.50m | 6:39PM0.32m | 6:54AM0.40m | 7:37PM0.19m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 |
48 | 50 | 34 | 129 | 58 | 175 | 312 | 264 | 371 | 310 | 309 | 357 | 293 | 245 | 175 | 253 | 309 | 203 | 319 | 183 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 18 |
49 | 32 | 95 | 33 | 142 | 48 | 134 | 118 | 116 | 118 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 115 | 100 | 253 | 93 | 186 | 207 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
54 | 54 | 19 | 37 | 162 | 154 | 45 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 42 | 13 | 31 | 45 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
8 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 9 | 96 | 67 | 67 | 62 | 67 | 38 | 96 | 96 | 45 | 72 | 96 | 96 | 62 | 146 | 0 | 67 | 55 | 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.











