
Surf Forecasts:
El Astillero surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Astillero over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
232 | 232 | 189 | 151 | 178 | 207 | 152 | 287 | 258 | 189 | 215 | 183 | 142 | 77 | 257 | 71 | 158 | 178 | 249 | 202 | 192 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:21PM2.50m | 2:01AM2.22m | 2:19PM2.57m | 2:57AM2.37m | 3:13PM2.61m | 3:50AM2.48m | 4:05PM2.60m | 4:40AM2.55m | 4:55PM2.53m | 5:29AM2.56m | 5:44PM2.42m | 6:16AM2.51m | 6:32PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.13m | 8:02AM0.25m | 8:44PM0.02m | 9:00AM0.18m | 9:35PM-0.04m | 9:55AM0.14m | 10:24PM-0.05m | 10:48AM0.15m | 11:11PM-0.01m | 11:39AM0.20m | 11:57PM0.09m | 12:30PM0.28m | 00:43AM0.23m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
232 | 232 | 189 | 151 | 178 | 207 | 147 | 287 | 258 | 189 | 215 | 183 | 142 | 77 | 257 | 71 | 158 | 178 | 249 | 202 | 155 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
25 | 105 | 133 | 72 | 124 | 116 | 152 | 35 | 109 | 173 | 66 | 81 | 78 | 63 | 25 | 50 | 127 | 94 | 127 | 155 | 192 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 7 | S 12 | SW 21 | S 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 |
57 | 16 | 14 | 96 | 71 | 58 | 59 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 36 | 37 | 75 | 18 | 30 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 48 | 34 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 34 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 84 | 67 | 84 | 96 | 38 | 38 | 67 | 38 | 45 | 67 | 38 | 45 | 153 | 45 | 38 | 84 | 38 | 84 | 96 | 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.










