Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Brusco this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a quiet stretch ahead for the most part. The first couple of days are just about flat, nothing worth paddling out for. The best we’ll see is a subtle bump around the middle of the month, but it’s not going to be a classic.
The first real surfable moment comes in on Tuesday, August 11th, in the morning. That’s when the water temperature at El Brusco is sitting at a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, about 73°F with a 3°F anomaly – just a bit above average, nothing crazy. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the NW, with a period hitting 10 seconds, so it’s got a bit of groundswell character. The energy is moderate (109) and the wind is glassy, which is a rare treat. The break is advanced and fairly consistent, but it's a point break setup so that longer period should wrap in nicely. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company. The surf is ordinary, but it’s the best we’ll see.
The next flicker of hope is on Friday, August 14th, in the morning. The swell jumps to 5ft from the N with a short period of 7 seconds – that’s windswell, messy and quick. The energy is strong (281) but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The water temp is still a touch warmer than average. This is for experts only, and honestly, it’s not a standout. The size is there but the quality is poor.
After that, the surf drops back into the doldrums. The rest of the second week is all small, weak, and choppy. From August 16th onward, the swell is under 4ft, periods are short (4-6 seconds), and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or stronger. Energy values are low, often under 100. The last few days show moderate breezes and choppy conditions, so wave count will be low and the shape poor.
If you’re a kitesurfer, the period from August 14th to 17th might be more interesting than for paddle surfing, given the wind and swell combo, but for a standard surfer, it’s a lean run.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
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 kJ | 9 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 71 | 166 | 172 | 148 | 99 | 78 | 55 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 30 | 47 | 65 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:09AM3.35m | 8:24PM3.52m | 8:47AM3.27m | 9:04PM3.37m | 9:31AM3.15m | 9:54PM3.18m | 10:26AM3.02m | 10:57PM3.00m | 11:37AM2.92m | 00:21AM2.89m | 1:04PM2.95m | 1:51AM2.95m | 2:25PM3.14m | 3:07AM3.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.48m | 2:37AM0.46m | 2:51PM0.61m | 3:19AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.76m | 4:11AM0.79m | 4:38PM0.91m | 5:16AM0.96m | 5:55PM1.00m | 6:36AM1.03m | 7:22PM0.94m | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:40PM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 17 | 34 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 71 | 166 | 172 | 148 | 99 | 78 | 55 | 35 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 47 | 65 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 10 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NW 11 | NNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 5 | — | 5 | 7 | 20 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | N 4 | — | — | NW 11 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 12 | W 9 | N 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 150 | 335 | 162 | 165 | 457 | 150 | 140 | 46 | 42 | 21 | 46 | 4 | 16 | 46 | 38 | 477 | 764 | 12 | 16 | 340 | 12 |
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