Surf Forecasts:
El Canyon surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 10s period, NNW swell with 11 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 0.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canyon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good hard look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – it is dead quiet out there. We’re looking at a long stretch of flatness. The first sign of anything rideable doesn't even show up until Wednesday the 8th of July, and even then, we're talking about a tiny little bump of 0.3ft. That’s not surf, that’s a ripple. The combined energy is a pathetic 3 – that’s weaker than a whisper.
So, what’s the story? For the first week, from Sunday July 5th right through to Tuesday July 14th, there is absolutely nothing on offer. The water temp at the start on Sunday was a very unusual 79°F – that’s 7°F warmer than average, which is pretty wild for this time of year. But you won't be feeling it 'cause you won't be paddling out. The wind is blowing offshore or cross-offshore consistently, but with no swell to work with, it's a classic case of all dressed up with nowhere to go.
We finally see a proper pulse, but it's a short-lived and weak one. On Tuesday July 14th, just in the morning, a tiny 0.3ft SW groundswell creeps in with a period of 4 seconds (a junky short period) and a combined energy of 1. Barely a blip. By the afternoon, it’s gone again. Then, on Saturday July 18th, another 0.3ft sneaks in from the NW with an 8-second period and energy of 3. It’s still pretty hopeless.
Honestly, the only break in the picture is El Canyon, and it’s got nothing to work with. It’s an advanced reef break that likes a SW swell, but the forecast just doesn't deliver for the entire 16-day window. There’s no standout session here, nobody's getting wet. Sometimes it’s just like that – a total blank run. The winds are clean, but without any proper swell, this setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now. Don't hold your breath, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | 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 | 6:12PM1.72m | 6:43AM1.88m | 6:59PM1.68m | 7:28AM1.86m | 7:53PM1.64m | 8:20AM1.84m | 8:55PM1.62m | 9:19AM1.83m | 10:04PM1.63m | 10:23AM1.84m | 11:13PM1.69m | 11:29AM1.88m | 00:19AM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:14PM0.50m | 00:19AM0.41m | 12:57PM0.51m | 1:02AM0.46m | 1:46PM0.51m | 1:52AM0.52m | 2:42PM0.50m | 2:50AM0.57m | 3:45PM0.48m | 3:59AM0.60m | 4:54PM0.43m | 5:12AM0.58m | 6:00PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 537 | 161 | 1229 | 1901 | 1859 | 1633 | 1305 | 1273 | 886 | 730 | 702 | 537 | 530 | 576 | 1016 | 1054 | 924 | 742 | 621 | 453 | 368 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSE 8 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 450 | 872 | 142 | 103 | 216 | 232 | 237 | 243 | 254 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 119 | 329 | 137 | 110 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 9 | N 7 | N 8 | SSE 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 14 | S 22 | SW 23 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 41 | 443 | 367 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 6 | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | 153 | — | — | 157 | — | — | — | — | — | 249 | 243 | 227 | 216 | 128 | — | — | 99 | 94 | 91 | 86 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1284 | 1 | 977 | 1252 | 1 | 94 | 977 | 985 | 977 | 1291 | 977 | 977 | 1252 | 977 | 977 | 1252 | 977 | 977 | 977 | 977 |
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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).
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