Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NW swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real with you – the next couple of weeks at El Brusco are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but for the first week and a half, it’s a total bust. The surf forecast is basically a flat spell with poor conditions. From Friday the 10th all the way through to the 20th of July, every single session is flagged as "poor surf conditions." The swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind is never truly offshore. It’s a long stretch of nothing, so don’t bother paddling out until we get closer to the end of the month.
The water temperature is sitting at 73°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual – it’s like summer has kicked into overdrive. You won’t need a wetsuit, just a rash guard.
Now, if you’re patient and hungry for a wave, your best bet comes on Saturday the 25th of July. That’s the only standout in the whole outlook. The morning sees a cross-on wind from the ENE at 12 mph, pushing a 4ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined wave energy jumps to 269 (moderate energy), which is the most juice we’ll see all fortnight. The afternoon cleans up a touch with lighter cross-on breeze from the NE at 9 mph, and the swell holds at 4ft from the NW, though the period eases to 10 seconds. The energy is even stronger at 327 (moderate energy). It’s not perfect, but it is the only window where the swell is worth the drive. The wind is cross-on, so it won’t be glassy, but for a break that’s fairly exposed, you’ll get some rideable walls. Expect crowds are likely – El Brusco is an advanced spot, but it’s only fairly consistent, so when it shows up, people will be there.
For the rest of that final week, you’ve got a few mornings with a light cross-on breeze and small swell, like Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd, but the size is just too small – 1ft to 3ft – to really get excited. The best wave quality is still a long way off, and forecasts can change, but right now, mark your calendar for the 25th.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
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 kJ | 68 | 74 | 39 | 46 | 75 | 61 | 42 | 28 | 44 | 75 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:23PM3.05m | 1:57AM3.13m | 2:33PM3.23m | 3:07AM3.28m | 3:35PM3.47m | 4:09AM3.46m | 4:32PM3.72m | 5:04AM3.62m | 5:24PM3.93m | 5:55AM3.71m | 6:13PM4.05m | 6:43AM3.72m | 7:00PM4.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:36PM0.83m | 8:09AM0.75m | 8:45PM0.63m | 9:13AM0.59m | 9:47PM0.39m | 10:10AM0.41m | 10:43PM0.16m | 11:02AM0.25m | 11:35PM-0.01m | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:24AM-0.09m | 12:37PM0.10m | 1:11AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | ENE 4 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 68 | 74 | 39 | 46 | 75 | 14 | 42 | 28 | 30 | 75 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NE 5 | N 5 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | N 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 25 | 17 | 61 | 11 | 5 | — | 13 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 13 | NNW 4 | — | N 5 | NNW 5 | NE 4 | — | — | N 7 | N 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 17 | 7 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 10 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 24 | 12 | 17 | 46 | 2 | 16 | 153 | 69 | 16 | 64 | 237 | 261 | 432 | 340 | 386 | 463 | 477 | 386 | 738 | 693 |
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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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