El Capitan surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Capitan this week:
The surf forecast for El Capitan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Capitan in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Capitan over the next 16 days.
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