Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Brusco this week:
The surf forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for El Brusco.
Right off the bat, I'll be straight with you – this 16-day window is a real struggle. We're looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Sunday morning, the 9th of August, and even then, it's a pretty ordinary affair. Before that, we've got over a week of flat, messy conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 73°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the wait will be comfortable.
The best chance, and I'm using that term loosely, comes on Sunday the 9th of August. Early morning we've got a little pulse of swell – 3ft from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds, producing a weak to moderate combined energy of 161. The wind is glassy from the NNW, which is a major positive. The surf report even says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and the score is a lowly 1/10. It's not great, but it's the only window where it's even worth a look. The break is fairly exposed to the swell from the NW, and the optimum direction is also NW, so the angle is okay. Keep in mind, El Brusco is an advanced spot, and it's often crowded, so if you're a beginner, this is not the place for you anyway.
After that brief tease, it's right back to the poor stuff. The swell vanishes again, with tiny waves and cross-onshore winds messing up the surface. The following week is a write-off. We see a bit more energy kicking up around Monday the 17th of August, with a 4ft NW swell and a 10-second period, giving a moderate combined energy of 334, but the wind is cross-onshore, keeping it messy and poor. It's just not worth the effort.
Honestly, for this stretch, it's a case of wait and see. The forecasts can change, but right now, there's nothing to get excited about. If you're desperate, that Sunday morning the 9th is your only real option, but keep your expectations on the floor.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NW 12 | NW 10 |
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 kJ | 15 | 8 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 35 | 100 | 102 | 154 | 94 | 51 | 46 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 104 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:48PM3.63m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.36m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 35 | 100 | 102 | 154 | 94 | 51 | 46 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | WNW 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 248 | 357 | 101 | 197 | 340 | 175 | 175 | 457 | 300 | 39 | 46 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 46 | 67 | 194 | 551 | 0 |
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