Surf Forecasts:
El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next two weeks. I’ve got only one spot on the radar, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s not looking good.
We’re looking at a massive blank run. The only break in the mix is El Canal (Rio de Bayamon), and it’s a spot that *rarely breaks*. That’s the hard truth of it. We’re starting right now, on the 22nd of July, and stretching all the way out to the 6th of August without a single day that’s worth paddling out. It’s a 16-day dry spell.
The water temperature is sitting at 84°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s average. The swell is tiny and weak – most days we’re looking at around 3 ft to 4 ft from the ENE, with a short, weak period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy never gets exciting; it’s mostly in the low to mid hundreds, which is just weak to moderate at best. The wind is a constant cross-off or cross breeze from the east, blowing 12 to 19 mph, which at least keeps the surface clean, but the waves themselves are just poor. The swell direction is from the ENE, and this spot wants north swell. It’s a total mismatch.
There’s one weird little hiccup on the 4th of August afternoon where a tiny 0.3 ft swell from the north with a 11-second period pops up, but the energy is just 3. It’s a ghost. And on the 6th of August afternoon, same thing – a 0.3 ft north swell with a 9-second period and energy of 4. Not worth a second look.
This is a classic case of a spot that rarely turns on, and the forecast is just confirming the bad news. For a river mouth that’s sheltered and needs a specific north swell, this ENE windswell just isn’t doing it. If you’re absolutely desperate for a slide, the afternoon of the 25th of July has the highest energy at 270, with 4 ft and 8-second swell, but the direction is still wrong and the conditions are still marked as poor. It’s a no-go.
Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, if you’ve got the gear. The consistent cross-off wind and small, clean, choppy waves are better for that. For us, it’s a long wait.
Stay patient, check back in a few days. Forecasts can change, but this one is a tough read.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 75 | 102 | 96 | 99 | 148 | 101 | 108 | 129 | 82 | 108 | 186 | 151 | 151 | 151 | 99 | 105 | 140 | 94 | 96 | 144 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:57PM0.50m | 2:52AM0.33m | 4:54PM0.50m | 3:38AM0.30m | 5:47PM0.51m | 4:29AM0.28m | 6:36PM0.52m | 5:24AM0.28m | 7:21PM0.53m | 6:19AM0.29m | 8:03PM0.55m | 7:13AM0.31m | 8:41PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44AM0.09m | 10:32PM0.24m | 9:27AM0.08m | 11:38PM0.24m | 10:12AM0.07m | 00:36AM0.23m | 10:59AM0.06m | 1:25AM0.22m | 11:46AM0.06m | 2:07AM0.22m | 12:32PM0.06m | 2:44AM0.21m | 1:18PM0.06m | 3:18AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 75 | 4 | 96 | 99 | — | 101 | — | — | 82 | 88 | — | 151 | 151 | — | 99 | 105 | — | 94 | — | — | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 102 | — | — | 148 | — | 108 | 129 | 59 | 108 | 186 | — | — | 151 | — | — | 140 | — | 96 | 144 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 432 | 1114 | 8 | 432 | 60 | 8 | 877 | 853 | 8 | 111 | 539 | 50 | 360 | 187 | 8 | 58 | 187 | 8 | 877 | 187 | 8 |
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