El Canal surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canal this week:
The surf forecast for El Canal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Canal in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canal over the next 16 days.
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