Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 984 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.
Honestly, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell and choppy conditions from Thursday, August 20th through the weekend. It’s not looking like a good time to even paddle out.
That all changes towards the end of the next week. The standout window is definitely Thursday morning, August 27th and Friday morning, August 28th. The water is running about 75°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re getting in.
Thursday morning, August 27th, at El Brusco we’re looking at a solid 5ft NW swell coming in with a clean, offshore SSE wind. The combined energy is ramping up to 335 (moderate), and conditions look clean. This is a serious contender for the best of the forecast period.
But the real gem is Friday morning, August 28th. That NW swell bumps up to 6ft with a solid 10-second period, and the wind shifts to a light WSW cross-offshore. Combined energy is up at 673 (strong). This is set to be very good surf. The only thing to be aware of is this is an advanced break, and at 6ft it’s getting into the size for experienced surfers only.
Saturday morning, August 29th, still has a 6ft NW swell, but the wind is a cross-shore, and the raw conditions aren't as clean. It’s a marginal call. Then by Sunday morning, August 30th, we have another good window: 6ft NW swell with glassy conditions and a light ENE breeze, combined energy at 549 (strong). That's a solid morning.
Looking out to the start of September, Monday morning, August 31st could be a cracker with a 6ft NNW groundswell at 11 seconds and a glassed-out surface. That is a classic set-up for this spot. Thursday morning, September 3rd also looks promising with a 4ft NNW swell and glassy conditions, but the energy is a bit less at 340 (moderate). There’s a bit of a lull after that.
Important note: El Brusco is for advanced surfers only. With swell over 5ft, beginners should sit this one out. Also, this spot is fairly consistent but can see crowds often. The direction is NW, which is bang on optimum for this break.
Take the later windows in the first week of September as promising, but a little less solid than the end of August.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun 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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 298 | 561 | 370 | 549 | 400 | 186 | 110 | 78 | 41 | 49 | 33 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 57 | 27 | 68 | 40 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:57PM2.60m | 11:33AM2.61m | 00:26AM2.46m | 1:10PM2.57m | 2:03AM2.51m | 2:31PM2.71m | 3:07AM2.68m | 3:25PM2.94m | 3:51AM2.90m | 4:05PM3.19m | 4:27AM3.11m | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM1.20m | 5:09AM1.34m | 5:59PM1.37m | 6:33AM1.45m | 7:29PM1.37m | 7:57AM1.37m | 8:42PM1.21m | 8:59AM1.18m | 9:33PM0.98m | 9:44AM0.94m | 10:12PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.70m | 10:47PM0.50m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 298 | 561 | 370 | 549 | 400 | 186 | 110 | 45 | 41 | 21 | 33 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 57 | 15 | 68 | 29 | 135 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NE 5 | W 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 3 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 10 | ENE 3 | NW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | 78 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 1 | 40 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | W 10 | — | W 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 14 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | E 3 | WNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 11 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 42 | 0 | 17 | 46 | 45 | 285 | 200 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 40 |
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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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