Surf Forecasts:
El Burro surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 149 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Burro over the next 16 days.
Alright, I'm lookin' at the charts here and, well... it's a bit of a rough patch for us right now. We've got a stretch comin' up that's pretty flat. The first sign of anything worth paddling for won't show up for a while.
Let's start with the only spot on the menu, El Burro. This is a sheltered reef break, and it's a beginner-friendly wave, but it's also pretty inconsistent. The water temp is about 72°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Over the next few days, from July 11th right through to the 16th, it's gonna be a real struggle. We're looking at tiny, weak swells, mostly from the north and northeast, with energy readings under 100 (4 to 80). The winds are onshore or cross-shore, churning things up, and the wave comments aren't pullin' any punches – "poor surf conditions" is the theme of the week. Not worth wettin' a wetsuit for.
We finally see a little tick upwards on Thursday, July 16th, in the afternoon. The swell bumps up to a whole 3 ft from the northeast, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 106 (moderate), which is the most we'll see for a while. But here's the catch – the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it's gonna be a bit choppy. Still, it's the best of a bad bunch if you're desperate for a paddle.
Friday, July 17th, the morning is similar, but the afternoon cleans up a touch. The wind swings to a cross-offshore direction at 16 mph, which will make it a bit cleaner. The swell hangs around 2 ft from the northeast, and the energy is still weak at 67. It's not gonna be a classic, but for a beginner at a sheltered reef, it's the closest thing to a window we get.
Honestly, for this whole 16-day run, there's no standout. The swell stays small, mostly under 3 ft, and the winds are never truly kind. For the rest of the period up to July 26th, the energy drops right back into the puny range, mostly under 50, and that consistent, strong northerly wind keeps it messy. It's a long, flat spell, lads.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 13 | WNW 8 | ENE 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 143 | 102 | 147 | 77 | 78 | 46 | 48 | 40 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 12:34PM2.22m | 1:06AM2.18m | 1:28PM2.39m | 1:59AM2.27m | 2:18PM2.52m | 2:49AM2.32m | 3:05PM2.60m | 3:35AM2.32m | 3:50PM2.62m | 4:20AM2.27m | 4:35PM2.55m | 5:04AM2.18m | 5:19PM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:15AM0.37m | 6:51PM0.24m | 7:10AM0.26m | 7:46PM0.09m | 8:00AM0.17m | 8:36PM-0.01m | 8:47AM0.12m | 9:24PM-0.05m | 9:31AM0.12m | 10:09PM-0.02m | 10:15AM0.17m | 10:54PM0.08m | 10:58AM0.27m | 11:37PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NE 8 | NW 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 54 | 26 | 41 | 51 | 49 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 102 | 19 | 77 | 78 | 46 | 11 | 40 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | W 12 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | N 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 | — | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NNW 10 | N 5 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 11 | NW 11 | NW 7 | — | N 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | N 4 | NE 8 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 6 | NE 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 143 | 9 | 147 | 14 | 9 | 25 | 48 | 24 | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 203 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 208 | 292 | 292 | 292 | 299 | 208 | 182 | 208 | 19 | 182 | 182 | 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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