El Canyon Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.90° S 89.62° W

El Canyon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Canyon sea temperature is
25.8° C
5.0° 

El Canyon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Canyon surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

    Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canyon this week:

    The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 12AM.


    The Lowdown

    Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

    Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a pretty grim picture. For the first break mentioned, El Canyon, it’s a solid reef setup that normally loves a good SW swell, but the ocean is just taking a long nap. The water temperature is sitting at 78°, which is a massive 9° warmer than usual – that’s very unusual, and the water feels like bathwater.

    The problem is, from the start of the forecast on August 5th, right through until the 19th of August, there is absolutely nothing doing. Day after day, the swell height is a flat zero. The wind is mostly offshore from the SSE, which would be perfect if there was any wave to surf, but there isn’t. The combined energy of all swells is a flat zero (0) for almost every single slot. This is a brutal stretch of flatness.

    The first glimmer of anything happens late on the afternoon of August 17th. You get a tiny, almost laughable bit of energy from the northwest – a 0.3 ft swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is only 4. The wind is still cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph. It’s technically surfable for a longboard, but it’s definitely not something to get excited about. It’s a poor surf condition.

    After that, it’s right back to flatness through the rest of the period until the 20th of August. There is no standout session here. The one tiny window on the 17th is the only thing on the board, and it’s barely a ripple. If you're a beginner, the flatness is the only thing that's safe, but for anyone else, it’s a waiting game. The set-up at El Canyon looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle right now, if the wind holds.

    Stay patient, and check back in a few days. Forecasts can change. This is Rusty, signing off.

    Short Range Forecast

    Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

    Days 4-6 Weather Summary

    Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

    Wednesday
    5
    Thursday
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    Friday
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    Saturday
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    Sunday
    9
    Monday
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    Tuesday
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    Wave
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    15
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    14
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    13
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    13
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    12
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    15
    0.7
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    20
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    14
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    18
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    16
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    16
    0.8
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    15
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    15
    Wave Graph
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    Energy kJ
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    Wind (km/h)
    20
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    15
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    15
    SSE
    15
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    10
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    10
    SE
    15
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    15
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    15
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    10
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    10
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    10
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    15
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    10
    SSE
    15
    SE
    15
    SSE
    10
    ESE
    25
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    25
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    25
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    Wind State
    cross-off
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    High Tide
    7:20PM1.71m
    7:42AM1.85m
    8:22PM1.64m
    8:45AM1.79m
    9:36PM1.62m
    9:58AM1.75m
    10:56PM1.66m
    11:15AM1.77m
    00:10AM1.76m
    12:25PM1.85m
    1:12AM1.90m
    1:25PM1.94m
    2:06AM2.04m
    Low Tide
    1:11PM0.42m
    1:20AM0.49m
    2:06PM0.46m
    2:19AM0.59m
    3:13PM0.50m
    3:34AM0.65m
    4:30PM0.49m
    5:00AM0.65m
    5:47PM0.42m
    6:19AM0.56m
    6:53PM0.30m
    7:24AM0.44m
    7:49PM0.18m
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    Temp °C
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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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