Surf Forecasts:
El Camotal surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,225 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Camotal this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Camotal in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Camotal over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be real about what’s on the table.
Honestly, the first week or so is a bit of a write-off. The wind is stuck in a cross-onshore pattern, the swell is small and weak, and the wave quality is just not there. We’re looking at a few days of poor to marginal conditions before anything starts to shape up. The 16-day window has a big gap of uncertainty at the start.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday, August 6th. El Camotal will see a long-period groundswell from the SW, with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period pulse, which means better shaped waves and more energy, but it can be a bit tricky at a beach break like this – it might break a little too straight. The combined energy is moderate (914). The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit messy, but the swell is there. It’s marginal, but it’s the first sign of life.
The week after that, things get a bit more interesting. The real standout, the one you want to circle, is Saturday, August 16th. The swell comes up to 5 ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (743). For a Saturday morning, the wind actually turns to an onshore direction, but it’s a light breeze. That’s better than the cross-onshore we’ve been seeing. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the cleanest window in the whole period. The wave comment calls it marginal, but given the rest of the outlook, this is the pick. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
Sunday, August 17th is very similar – 5 ft SW swell, 13-second period, and light winds. It’s a solid backup option if you miss Saturday.
The last day in the window, Tuesday, August 18th, has a small SW swell, but the wind flips to a light onshore breeze. Combined energy is weak (365). It’s a smaller day, but the wind is the best it’s been.
So, if you’re looking for a wave, aim for the weekend of August 16th and 17th. That’s your best bet. The rest... well, you might be better off checking the forecast again in a few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 130 | 124 | 68 | 199 | 292 | 327 | 437 | 431 | 379 | 600 | 508 | 1210 | 844 | 833 | 639 | 336 | 326 | 212 | 68 | 176 | 239 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:43AM1.02m | 8:09PM0.80m | 8:13AM0.97m | 9:07PM0.79m | 8:49AM0.91m | 10:19PM0.80m | 9:36AM0.84m | 11:44PM0.83m | 10:43AM0.78m | 1:10AM0.89m | 12:08PM0.74m | 2:22AM0.98m | 1:31PM0.74m | 3:20AM1.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15PM0.31m | 1:49AM0.36m | 2:51PM0.28m | 2:36AM0.44m | 3:35PM0.27m | 3:40AM0.52m | 4:33PM0.25m | 5:20AM0.57m | 5:46PM0.23m | 7:26AM0.56m | 7:05PM0.18m | 8:49AM0.49m | 8:14PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 9 | SW 15 | S 9 |
| kJ | 135 | 131 | 217 | 153 | 149 | 187 | 437 | 431 | 379 | 314 | 277 | 1210 | 844 | 833 | 639 | 157 | 191 | 212 | 313 | 176 | 417 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 10 | S 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 130 | 124 | 146 | 199 | 292 | 327 | 127 | 124 | 87 | 600 | 508 | 4 | 74 | 3 | 4 | 336 | 326 | 93 | 156 | 68 | 211 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 8 | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | W 11 | S 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 23 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 56 | 73 | 68 | 139 | 104 | 101 | 24 | 127 | 170 | 102 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 49 | 21 | 68 | 71 | 239 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | S 9 | — | S 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 104 | 97 | — | 99 | 152 | — | — | 299 | — | 313 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 13 | 13 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 173 | 13 | 173 | 293 | 13 | 173 | 222 | 13 | 173 | 293 | 13 | 173 | 293 | 13 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Camotal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Camotal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Camotal 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 Camotal) 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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