Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with 271 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NNE 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 (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. 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+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on El Brusco for the next 16 days. Grab a coffee, this one's a bit of a slow burn.
To be honest, right off the bat, the surf scene here is pretty flat. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 73°F, which is 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a real standout, mate. But the waves? Not so much. For the first week, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell – like 1ft to 2ft stuff with a rubbish period of 4 to 6 seconds and combined energy barely cracking 40 (15-40). It’s mostly a no-go, with poor surf conditions and scores of zero. There’s a gap of several days here with no real recommendations.
Things start to nudge up around Monday, July 20th, when the swell finally gets a pulse. By Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, we’re seeing 6ft from the NE with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 293 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the first sign of life. The file calls it "marginal," and I’d agree – it’s a glimmer, not a goldmine.
Now, the real standout is further out. Friday, July 24th, the swell direction swings to the NW, and that's when things get interesting. The period jumps to 14 seconds (a proper groundswell) with a combined energy of 300 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-on, keeping it reasonably clean. Then Saturday morning, July 25th is the pick of the whole forecast. We’re looking at 7ft of NW swell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy hits a solid 945 (strong). The wind is a gentle 15 km/h from the WNW, which is cross-shore and will keep the surface tidy. This is a big, powerful swell that’s going to be a freight train. For a spot like this, that long period means it’ll have plenty of push, but it might be a bit too much for beginners. It’s definitely an expert-only kind of day. The crowds are likely to be an issue too, as this spot is "often" busy.
Overall, the best bet is that Saturday morning, July 25th. The swell size is up, the direction is right for the break (NW is the optimum), and the wind is clean. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only real standout in the whole 16 days.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 7 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 28 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 49 | 107 | 132 | 138 | 160 | 178 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:24PM3.93m | 5:55AM3.71m | 6:13PM4.05m | 6:43AM3.72m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.66m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.53m | 8:31PM3.80m | 8:58AM3.35m | 9:16PM3.53m | 9:43AM3.16m | 10:03PM3.24m | 10:32AM2.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:35PM-0.01m | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:24AM-0.09m | 12:37PM0.10m | 1:11AM-0.06m | 1:22PM0.14m | 1:57AM0.06m | 2:08PM0.27m | 2:42AM0.26m | 2:53PM0.47m | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 |
 | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | 9:47 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 107 | 10 | 5 | 160 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | W 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | N 7 | N 7 | W 10 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 11 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 13 | — | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | 132 | 138 | — | 178 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 432 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 162 | 462 | 477 | 709 | 533 | 763 | 748 | 748 | 477 | 176 | 38 | 95 | 0 | 39 | 46 | 0 | 39 |
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