Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with 749 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. 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+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We're looking at El Brusco, and it's a bit of a dry spell for the most part. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 72°, so at least you won't be freezing in the lineup.
The first real chance to get wet isn't until the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. Even then, it's just a marginal call. We've got a 4ft swell from the NNW, but the energy is weak, only 267 (weak energy). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it won't be a total mess, but the conditions are just questionable. Honestly, it's one to watch, not one to rush for.
The next week is a real punishment. From the 10th through to the 18th, it's a whole lot of nothing. You'll see small waves, bumpy wind, and just poor surf conditions. The morning of Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are glassy, but with a swell of only 2ft, it's barely a ripple. That's a solid nine-day stretch where you're better off doing something else.
Now, hold on, because there is a glimmer. The standout window is Sunday the 13th of September. This is the best on offer. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NW, and the period is a lovely 13 seconds, meaning it's a proper groundswell with some guts. The combined energy reading is 746 (moderate wave energy), which is a massive step up. The wind is a light, clean cross-shore from the ENE. The catch? The surf forecast is still listed as marginal, and for a break that's fairly consistent, this is a bit of a fluke. It's a real "last chance" kind of day. For an advanced spot like this, at 5ft, it's pushing into the size that beginners might find a handful, but for the experienced crew, it's prime.
After that, the swell drops off again. The morning of Saturday the 19th of September is glassy with a 3ft swell from the NNW, but the energy is only 248 (weak energy). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The long-range window towards the 23rd of September shows some 3ft swell with a 14-second period and strong cross-winds, but the energy is still weak (289). It's a promising sign for the future, but for now, the 13th is your only real target.
Stay patient, keep your eye on the 13th, and don't bother paddling out before that unless you're desperate for a float.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 149 | 175 | 430 | 380 | 207 | 394 | 267 | 200 | 103 | 49 | 113 | 62 | 46 | 54 | 581 | 746 | 749 | 607 | 400 | 297 | 163 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:25PM3.48m | 3:58AM3.39m | 4:14PM3.77m | 4:42AM3.61m | 4:57PM3.98m | 5:21AM3.76m | 5:36PM4.07m | 5:58AM3.82m | 6:13PM4.04m | 6:32AM3.80m | 6:48PM3.91m | 7:05AM3.70m | 7:22PM3.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.40m | 9:52AM0.45m | 10:24PM0.13m | 10:36AM0.21m | 11:04PM-0.04m | 11:16AM0.04m | 11:42PM-0.11m | 11:54AM-0.02m | 00:18AM-0.06m | 12:30PM0.03m | 00:52AM0.08m | 1:07PM0.16m | 1:26AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 15 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 149 | — | 430 | 380 | 207 | 394 | 267 | 200 | 103 | 49 | 113 | 62 | 46 | 54 | 581 | 746 | 749 | 607 | 400 | 297 | 163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | NW 12 | — | — | — | NNW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 33 | 166 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 21 | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 175 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 140 | 7 | 7 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 46 | 12 | 12 | 46 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Brusco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Brusco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Brusco surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Brusco) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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