Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
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 the cards for the region.
The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid pulse of energy coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character for a lot of it, spoiling the party. The standout windows are going to be slim, and you'll need to be patient.
The first real chance to get wet rolls in on Monday, July 27th. The morning session at El Brusco is the pick of the first week. The ocean is glassy, with a clean 5ft swell from the NNW. The water is a very warm 74°, running much warmer than usual for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (425), and that swell is pushing through with a long 11-second period, so it's a proper groundswell with some real shape to it. Sets will be a bit more spaced out, making the paddle out easier, but that long period can sometimes make beach breaks straighten out. It's an advanced break, and it's fairly consistent, so you'll need to be on your game, but for a few hours, it's going to be proper.
The rest of that week and into the start of August is mostly a write-off. The wind swings onshore, the swell drops, and the surf goes from choppy to flat. You'll see a few glassy mornings with tiny waves, like on Saturday, August 1st, but the swell is weak (149) and the period is very long (11 seconds) for the size, so it's just not going to have the push. There's a real dry spell from the end of July through to the start of August.
The next genuine highlight is a morning session on Monday, August 3rd. Again, El Brusco is the place to be. We're looking at a glassy start with a 5ft swell from the NNW. That's getting into the territory where it's a bit much for beginners, but for an advanced spot, it's going to be a fun size. The combined energy is strong (543), and the period is a long 11 seconds, giving it some real grunt. The wind is dead calm – glassy – so the surface will be like a mirror. This is the best session on offer in the whole outlook. After that, the swell fades away again, and the wind becomes a problem, leaving us with small, weak, and choppy waves for the rest of the second week.
So, if you're a competent surfer, circle Monday, July 27th and Monday, August 3rd on your calendar. The 3rd looks like the best bet, with more size and energy, but both are good calls. The rest of the time, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 122 | 210 | 126 | 100 | 93 | 425 | 427 | 418 | 314 | 229 | 157 | 106 | 97 | 61 | 69 | 55 | 55 | 33 | 51 | 41 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:53PM2.83m | 3:24AM2.78m | 3:44PM3.00m | 4:10AM2.94m | 4:26PM3.18m | 4:49AM3.09m | 5:03PM3.36m | 5:24AM3.22m | 5:38PM3.51m | 5:57AM3.32m | 6:11PM3.62m | 6:29AM3.39m | 6:43PM3.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM1.10m | 9:17AM1.09m | 9:50PM0.94m | 10:04AM0.92m | 10:33PM0.76m | 10:44AM0.74m | 11:11PM0.59m | 11:20AM0.58m | 11:46PM0.45m | 11:54AM0.46m | 00:20AM0.36m | 12:27PM0.39m | 00:53AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 210 | 126 | 15 | 83 | 425 | 427 | 418 | 314 | 229 | 157 | 106 | 97 | 61 | 69 | 55 | 55 | 33 | 51 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 13 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | N 5 | NNE 4 | N 15 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ENE 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 122 | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 22 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 7 | 7 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 140 | 12 | 17 | 46 | 12 | 32 | 432 | 2 |
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