Surf Forecasts:
El Balneario surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with 56 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Balneario over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for El Balneario.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real struggle. There’s nothing on the menu for the first half of the run, and honestly, there’s no proper surf to get excited about at any point. It’s a long, flat stretch.
The first recommendation doesn’t come until Thursday, 30 July, and even then, it’s a tiny whisper. The water is sitting at 71°, which is about normal for this time of year.
We finally get a sliver of hope on the morning of Thursday, 30 July. The wind swings offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, which will clean things right up, and we’ve got a gentle offshore breeze cleaning the face. The swell is a weak 2 ft from the W with a period of 7 seconds, so it’s small, rippable stuff. The combined energy is a weak 22. That afternoon, the wind picks up to a moderate offshore from the E at 16 mph, keeping it clean, but it’s still the same tiny 2 ft swell.
Honestly, for a beginner, the morning of the 30th might be the absolute best you’ll get. The conditions are glassy and clean, and the size is super forgiving. It’s not going to be a day to remember, but it’s the only chance to get the board wet. It’s inconsistent and the crowds show up sometimes, so you might have company.
The rest of the outlook is a total write-off. Lots of poor surf, onshore winds, and tiny waves. The end of the run on the 29th does have a weird 11-second period from a tiny 1 ft swell, but it’s so small it’s not even worth paddling for.
So, there you have it. One tiny, clean window at the very end. Keep your eyes peeled for a change in the forecast, because it’s been a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 9 | W 6 | W 5 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 43 | 21 | 10 | 33 | 22 | 7 | 54 | 31 | 10 | 39 | 17 | 9 | 39 | 24 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:43PM1.41m | 5:07AM1.36m | 5:29PM1.41m | 5:52AM1.32m | 6:14PM1.38m | 6:37AM1.27m | 6:58PM1.32m | 7:22AM1.19m | 7:42PM1.23m | 8:09AM1.11m | 8:29PM1.14m | 8:59AM1.03m | 9:22PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:30AM0.02m | 10:57PM0.01m | 11:15AM0.02m | 11:44PM0.02m | 11:59AM0.05m | 00:29AM0.07m | 12:43PM0.12m | 1:15AM0.14m | 1:27PM0.20m | 2:00AM0.22m | 2:14PM0.29m | 2:49AM0.31m | 3:06PM0.38m | 3:45AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 10 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 8 | W 4 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 43 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 22 | 7 | 54 | 31 | 10 | 39 | 17 | 9 | 39 | 24 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | E 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | E 6 | W 7 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 13 | 9 | — | 21 | 10 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 278 | 362 | 851 | 442 | 446 | 1117 | 278 | 745 | 1320 | 278 | 79 | 842 | 71 | 246 | 825 | 149 | 79 | 441 | 71 | 100 | 441 |
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