Surf Forecasts:
El Balneario surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with 46 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 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Balneario over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be real about this stretch.
We’re looking at a long, flat run for the next couple of weeks. From now until the 9th of August, there’s barely a ripple. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and even though the wind is often offshore, there’s nothing to push. The water is sitting a bit colder than normal for this time of year, around 70°.
The only spot in the picture is El Balneario. It’s a beginner wave, fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and it can get a crowd. The sweet spot for swell direction is from the WSW, but we’re not seeing that for a while.
The first sign of something happens on August 9th (Sunday). The swell picks up to about 4 feet from the west, with a combined energy of 107 (moderate). The problem? The wind is onshore from the west, so it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. The next day, August 10th (Monday), sees a bit more size, with a 4-foot west swell and combined energy of 145 (moderate), but again, it’s got that onshore west wind ruining it. This size is still okay for the beginners this break is made for, but the onshore wind is going to chop it up. It’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.
The only real window of hope comes on Tuesday, August 11th. The wind finally switches to offshore from the east, with a moderate breeze, and the swell is about 3 feet from the west-northwest. The combined energy is 56 (weak) and the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s not powerful, but that offshore wind is going to make it clean. The morning is described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is the best we’ve got in the whole outlook. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only time the wind and swell cooperate.
So, the best on offer is August 11th (Tuesday) morning at El Balneario. It won’t be anything to write home about, but with clean conditions and a bit of waist-high surf, it’s your only chance. Don’t expect much, but it’s better than staring at flat water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 6 | E 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 12 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | on |
High Tide | 2:58PM1.12m | 3:12AM1.13m | 3:34PM1.18m | 3:48AM1.18m | 4:07PM1.23m | 4:21AM1.21m | 4:40PM1.27m | 4:53AM1.23m | 5:11PM1.29m | 5:26AM1.24m | 5:43PM1.30m | 5:59AM1.23m | 6:15PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45AM0.29m | 9:06PM0.29m | 9:22AM0.23m | 9:42PM0.23m | 9:56AM0.18m | 10:16PM0.19m | 10:28AM0.15m | 10:49PM0.15m | 10:59AM0.13m | 11:21PM0.14m | 11:31AM0.13m | 11:54PM0.14m | 12:04PM0.15m | 00:28AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 5 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | — | W 4 | — | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 4 | E 7 | E 6 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 42 | 70 | 121 | 104 | 83 | 92 | 74 | 54 | 57 | 28 | 17 | 38 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | — | — | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 100 | 71 | 94 | 71 | 97 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 316 | 247 | 329 | 360 | 228 | 328 | 826 | 219 | 149 | 313 | 42 | 79 | 441 |
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