Surf Forecasts:
El Balneario surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, W swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Balneario this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Balneario in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Balneario over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for El Balneario over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, for the first eight days, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We’ve got a long, flat spell with no real surf to speak of from Saturday the 11th right through the following Saturday the 18th. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is onshore and cross-onshore from the west most of that time, making everything messy and choppy. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (between 10 and 100). It’s a tough run for paddle surfing.
The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is actually a bit colder than normal for this time of year, about 3°F below average. The predominant swell direction is from the west, but the optimum for the spot is WSW, so the angle’s a bit off as well.
The only real glimmer comes on Sunday the 19th. The morning has a light offshore wind from the ENE at just 3 mph, leaving the surface clean with 2 ft of swell from the west. The period is short at 6 seconds though, so it’s not gonna have much push. The afternoon picks up a bit of a stronger offshore breeze from the east at 16 mph, but the swell drops to 1 ft. The energy is only 8, so it’s weak.
The best bet for the whole outlook is probably Monday the 20th. We’ve got a consistent offshore breeze from the east at 22 mph, keeping the waves clean. The swell is still only 0.7 ft, but the conditions are glassy and clean. The energy is a paltry 6, so you’d be scratching for a ride, but if you’re desperate, it’s the most surfable window. It’s a beginner spot, and the crowds are "sometimes" an issue, so you might have it to yourself.
Overall, it’s a dry spell. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for most of it. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a proper wave. Keep an eye on it, but don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 5 |
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 kJ | 10 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 28 | 34 | 31 | 39 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 32 | 20 | 11 | 64 | 38 | 14 | 100 | 41 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:10PM1.13m | 1:35AM1.19m | 2:11PM1.21m | 2:35AM1.26m | 3:06PM1.30m | 3:29AM1.32m | 3:56PM1.37m | 4:19AM1.35m | 4:43PM1.41m | 5:07AM1.36m | 5:29PM1.41m | 5:52AM1.32m | 6:14PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.26m | 7:55AM0.18m | 8:23PM0.18m | 8:51AM0.11m | 9:18PM0.10m | 9:42AM0.05m | 10:09PM0.04m | 10:30AM0.02m | 10:57PM0.01m | 11:15AM0.02m | 11:44PM0.02m | 11:59AM0.05m | 00:29AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | E 5 | W 7 | W 5 | W 7 | W 4 | W 6 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 7 | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 28 | 34 | 31 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 9 | 11 | 64 | 38 | 14 | 100 | — | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | E 6 | — | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | W 7 | WNW 10 | E 5 | WNW 9 | — | W 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 8 | — | 2 | 11 | — | — | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | E 6 | — | W 7 | — | E 5 | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 39 | 5 | — | 16 | — | — | 20 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 41 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 186 | 791 | 247 | 100 | 94 | 186 | 246 | 94 | 228 | 278 | 136 | 345 | 345 | 58 | 48 | 149 | 65 | 36 | 149 | 82 |
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