Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 97 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, elbow patch. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for El Brusco over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, the picture is pretty grim for a good while. This is a spot that needs a proper NW swell, and we’re just not getting it. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly pathetic, with values like 99, 81, 69 – nothing to write home about. There’s a long stretch of nothing worthwhile, so don’t bother rushing down.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Monday, 10th August. That morning we see a combined energy of 113 (moderate) for a brief moment, with a 3ft NW swell at 8 seconds. The wind is a cross-shore from the W at 9 mph, which is okay but not perfect. It’s still rated as poor surf conditions, so it’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. The swell direction is NW, which is exactly what El Brusco needs. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it’s advanced and with that size, it’s for experienced surfers only. The water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 73°F.
The rest of the run is tiny. Wednesday morning, 13th August, offers a 2ft N swell at 6 seconds – just a weak, short-period pulse. Winds are light from the NW, but the combined energy is only 49. It’s not enough to get excited about.
Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a flat spell. There’s nothing here that qualifies as a standout. The spots are inconsistent and the conditions are just off. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, leave the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | N 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 78 | 61 | 69 | 62 | 55 | 32 | 21 | 27 | 18 | 36 | 24 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:38PM3.51m | 5:57AM3.32m | 6:11PM3.62m | 6:29AM3.39m | 6:43PM3.68m | 7:01AM3.41m | 7:15PM3.68m | 7:34AM3.40m | 7:48PM3.63m | 8:09AM3.35m | 8:24PM3.52m | 8:47AM3.27m | 9:04PM3.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:20AM0.58m | 11:46PM0.45m | 11:54AM0.46m | 00:20AM0.36m | 12:27PM0.39m | 00:53AM0.31m | 1:00PM0.37m | 1:26AM0.31m | 1:34PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.36m | 2:10PM0.48m | 2:37AM0.46m | 2:51PM0.61m | 3:19AM0.61m | |||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 4 |
| kJ | 99 | 78 | 61 | 69 | 62 | 55 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 36 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 27 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | N 5 | — | — | N 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 45 | 40 | 16 | 46 | 12 | 40 | 1352 | 46 | 32 | 46 | 12 | 150 | 432 | 123 | 375 | 432 | 55 | 67 | 463 | 391 |
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