
Surf Forecasts:
El Canyon surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, NW swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canyon this week:
The surf forecast for El Canyon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Canyon in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canyon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 88 | 88 | 79 | 54 | 53 | 85 | 40 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 27 | 27 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | 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 |
High Tide | 2:52AM2.01m | 3:24PM1.95m | 3:25AM1.96m | 3:59PM1.92m | 3:58AM1.90m | 4:35PM1.86m | 4:33AM1.82m | 5:12PM1.80m | 5:10AM1.73m | 5:53PM1.73m | 5:53AM1.63m | 6:41PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54PM0.37m | 9:14AM0.18m | 9:29PM0.41m | 9:47AM0.21m | 10:03PM0.46m | 10:21AM0.27m | 10:38PM0.53m | 10:55AM0.34m | 11:16PM0.61m | 11:31AM0.43m | 11:57PM0.68m | 12:12PM0.52m | 00:45AM0.75m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
102 | 132 | 140 | 136 | 105 | 108 | 226 | 267 | 632 | 649 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 682 | 621 | 569 | 434 | 421 | 499 | 577 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 14 |
347 | 277 | 175 | 251 | 286 | 186 | 502 | 580 | 88 | 79 | 54 | 53 | 85 | 27 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 27 | 27 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | N 7 | — | NW 19 | NW 18 | — | NW 16 | S 18 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | SSW 18 |
33 | 41 | 78 | 72 | 154 | 207 | 91 | 88 | 1 | — | 15 | 12 | — | 40 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | S 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 246 | 199 | 194 | 190 | 190 | 140 | 86 | 86 | 66 | 60 | 22 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 94 | 14 | 14 | 94 | 0 | 14 | 94 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
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Information about the El Canyon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Canyon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Canyon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Canyon 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 Canyon) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Canyon may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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