Surf Forecasts:
El Canyon surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, NW swell with 21 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canyon this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Canyon in the next 16 days are 0.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 16s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canyon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.
Straight off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the next two weeks are looking tough. We’re staring down a long, dry spell with no real surf on offer. From the start of the outlook through to the 8th of September, there's just nothing. Flat. Zero. A complete blank. The water temp at El Canyon (El-Canyon) is sitting at a very unusual 78°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's little comfort when there are no waves.
We finally see a glimmer of life on the morning of Wednesday, 9th September. A tiny 1ft swell from the NW with a 12-second period rolls in, giving us a combined energy of just (21). It’s small, but the wind is offshore from the SSE, so the surface will be clean. It’s not going to be a classic, but for a few hours it might be the only thing worth a paddle. The swell is too small and weak to call it a standout for anyone but the most desperate.
After that little blip, it’s back to nothing. The rest of the week and into the following week is a write-off. The forecast shows a whole lot of zeroes and 'poor surf conditions' right through to the end of the 16-day window on the 17th of September. There’s just no energy in the water.
So, what’s the call? The only real window is that Wednesday morning, the 9th, for a tiny, clean wave. It's a reef break, so it might handle that little NW pulse better than a beach, but it's for the dedicated only. Don't expect much company out there, though – there's nothing to get crowds excited about. That’s about all I’ve got for you.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:05PM1.86m | 6:22AM1.94m | 6:56PM1.76m | 7:15AM1.82m | 8:01PM1.66m | 8:24AM1.71m | 9:23PM1.61m | 9:49AM1.65m | 10:51PM1.66m | 11:13AM1.70m | 00:05AM1.79m | 12:23PM1.80m | 1:03AM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.27m | 00:09AM0.39m | 12:43PM0.36m | 00:59AM0.51m | 1:39PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.63m | 2:52PM0.54m | 3:29AM0.70m | 4:19PM0.54m | 5:04AM0.67m | 5:41PM0.46m | 6:21AM0.54m | 6:45PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 331 | 262 | 996 | 1415 | 1796 | 1685 | 1643 | 1493 | 1124 | 1031 | 902 | 721 | 532 | 444 | 394 | 286 | 381 | 489 | 739 | 573 | 482 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SW 21 | S 9 | — | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 137 | 405 | 109 | 103 | 21 | 67 | 9 | 18 | 7 | — | 17 | 44 | 149 | 248 | 280 | 377 | 144 | 144 | 134 | 287 | 516 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | — | S 11 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | N 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | 296 | 126 | 28 | 23 | — | 35 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 91 | 89 | 66 | 64 | 68 | — | 68 | 68 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 63 | 47 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 202 | 214 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 1252 | 1 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 977 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 1 | 94 | 977 | 1 | 94 | 1252 | 94 |
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