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Lat Long: 28.91° N 114.46° W

El Cardon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Cardon sea temperature is
25.5°C
6.5° 

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


El Cardon surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WNW swell with 2,521 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cardon this week:

The surf forecast for El Cardon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Cardon in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Nov 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 6th Nov)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 9th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 14th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cardon over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.7
WNW
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1.2
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
402
269
198
371
867
891
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604
443
431
299
838
892
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396
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396
390
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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NNW
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NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:32PM1.93m
6:31AM2.37m
7:13PM1.94m
6:55AM2.47m
7:50PM1.92m
7:19AM2.52m
8:25PM1.87m
7:44AM2.53m
8:59PM1.80m
8:10AM2.50m
9:33PM1.71m
8:37AM2.44m
10:10PM1.61m
Low Tide
00:14AM0.72m
1:06PM0.38m
00:41AM0.80m
1:38PM0.25m
1:06AM0.87m
2:09PM0.18m
1:30AM0.94m
2:39PM0.17m
1:53AM1.01m
3:11PM0.21m
2:15AM1.07m
3:45PM0.30m
2:37AM1.13m
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Information about the El Cardon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Cardon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cardon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cardon 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 Cardon) 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 Cardon 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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