Surf Forecasts:
El Balneario surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with 84 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Balneario over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a total bust. From Friday the 31st of July right through to Monday the 10th of August, there’s nothing worth getting wet for. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is howling onshore from the West at 12 mph, just messing everything up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Things finally turn around on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning at El Balneario shows a clean 3ft swell from the West with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm, light air. That’s your best shot for the whole run. The combined energy is moderate (120), so there’s enough push for a beginner-friendly wave. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting forever. Just keep in mind it can get crowded sometimes. The swell direction is WSW, which is right in the break’s sweet spot, so that’s a good sign.
Wednesday the 12th of August morning is also worth a look. We’ve got a slightly bigger 4ft swell from the West, with a clean offshore breeze from the ENE at 9 mph. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpier, but the offshore wind will keep it clean. The energy is moderate (156), so it’s still manageable for a beginner. After that, the wind swings back onshore and the swell drops off, so those two windows are your only real chances.
If you miss those, there’s a very long gap until Saturday the 15th of August morning, when a moderate offshore wind from the ENE at 16 mph hits a 3ft swell from the West. But the energy is weak (102) and the conditions are still described as poor, so don’t get your hopes up.
Overall, the standout is Tuesday the 11th of August morning – glassy, clean, and a little bit of energy. Wednesday the 12th is a solid backup. The rest of the fortnight is a write-off, so pick your moment and go when it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 0 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 28 | 39 | 84 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:53AM1.23m | 5:11PM1.29m | 5:26AM1.24m | 5:43PM1.30m | 5:59AM1.23m | 6:15PM1.28m | 6:34AM1.20m | 6:51PM1.24m | 7:13AM1.16m | 7:32PM1.19m | 8:00AM1.10m | 8:22PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:49PM0.15m | 10:59AM0.13m | 11:21PM0.14m | 11:31AM0.13m | 11:54PM0.14m | 12:04PM0.15m | 00:28AM0.16m | 12:39PM0.19m | 1:06AM0.19m | 1:19PM0.24m | 1:49AM0.24m | 2:06PM0.30m | 2:44AM0.30m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 39 | 84 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | E 6 | E 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | E 5 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 4 | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 25 | 8 | — | 12 | 5 | — | 10 | 9 | 30 | 11 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 836 | 228 | 71 | 796 | 258 | 228 | 42 | 40 | 246 | 137 | 228 | 278 | 137 | 137 | 261 | 104 | 137 | 247 | 137 |
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