Surf Forecasts:
El Burro surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Burro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Burro in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Burro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. I’ve scanned the charts and the outlook for this area over the next 16 days, and I’d be lying if I said I was stoked. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple to get excited about.
Starting right now, through the 10th, 11th, and well into the week, it's a tough watch. The swell is tiny, with combined wave energy barely cracking 43 (weak energy) and mostly sitting in the teens or even single digits. Winds are predominantly cross-shore and fresh, making a mess of what little bump there is. You'll find El Burro, a sheltered beginner reef that is inconsistent at the best of times, and this isn't one of them. For the first nine days, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. There’s a brief moment on Sunday afternoon the 13th where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is only 1 ft from the NE with a short period of 8 seconds. It’s clean but utterly flat.
We then hit a real dead zone from around the 14th through to the 20th of September. For almost a week, the wave heights drop to 0.3 ft, with combined energy values as low as 1 or 2. You could practically waterski across it. There's simply nothing to ride.
Now, if we jump way out to the last few days of the forecast period, there is a tiny glimmer. Around the 24th of September, Thursday afternoon, the swell bumps up to a whole 3 ft from the ENE. The period is a short 4 seconds, but the wind looks manageable. But let’s be real, that’s about 2 weeks away, and with a score that still reads as poor, I wouldn't hold your breath. The water temp is sitting at a nice 75°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so at least you won't freeze while you're sitting there waiting for a wave that isn't coming.
Overall, this is a blank run that is normal for this sheltered spot. There are no standouts. Not one. Leave the boards at home, go for a swim, and maybe check back in a week or two. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d rather be fixing a leaky roof.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 40 | 77 | 39 | 44 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:13AM2.39m | 2:25PM2.63m | 2:48AM2.42m | 3:01PM2.59m | 3:22AM2.40m | 3:36PM2.48m | 3:55AM2.32m | 4:10PM2.31m | 4:27AM2.20m | 4:44PM2.11m | 5:00AM2.05m | 5:19PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:04PM-0.04m | 8:11AM0.07m | 8:39PM-0.06m | 8:47AM0.04m | 9:11PM-0.01m | 9:21AM0.08m | 9:43PM0.09m | 9:55AM0.17m | 10:13PM0.24m | 10:29AM0.30m | 10:44PM0.41m | 11:05AM0.47m | 11:17PM0.59m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 4 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 39 | 44 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 24 | 29 | 20 | 11 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | NW 10 | W 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 7 | WNW 8 | N 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 26 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | W 7 | W 7 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 12 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 11 | NW 9 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | NW 2 | NNW 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 40 | 77 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 67 | 54 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 182 | 438 | 292 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 182 | 3 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 208 | 19 | 19 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Burro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Burro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Burro 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 Burro) 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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