Surf Forecasts:
El Cardon surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 730 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cardon this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Cardon in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cardon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 195 | 206 | 463 | 294 | 621 | 621 | 383 | 516 | 510 | 322 | 306 | 299 | 348 | 300 | 203 | 406 | 416 | 353 | 251 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:41PM2.81m | 10:28AM1.77m | 9:27PM2.77m | 11:18AM1.75m | 10:14PM2.65m | 12:10PM1.73m | 11:03PM2.46m | 1:05PM1.74m | 11:54PM2.22m | 2:01PM1.77m | 00:52AM1.94m | 2:58PM1.84m | 2:06AM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM1.04m | 3:57AM-0.15m | 3:03PM1.07m | 4:45AM-0.10m | 3:52PM1.11m | 5:34AM0.02m | 4:46PM1.17m | 6:23AM0.18m | 5:49PM1.23m | 7:11AM0.37m | 7:10PM1.26m | 8:00AM0.57m | 8:50PM1.22m | 8:48AM0.76m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | 7:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 21 | WNW 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
142 | 40 | 24 | 463 | 47 | 621 | 621 | 66 | 516 | 510 | 42 | 306 | 299 | 348 | 206 | 203 | 406 | 416 | 353 | 251 | 211 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 11 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
30 | 183 | 136 | 68 | 161 | 33 | 102 | 383 | 43 | 49 | 322 | 31 | 23 | 37 | 300 | 192 | 44 | 18 | 134 | 60 | 112 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 24 | SW 20 | SSW 16 | WSW 21 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
36 | 195 | 206 | 50 | 294 | 105 | 9 | 68 | 49 | 9 | 28 | 25 | 60 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
12 | 55 | — | 21 | — | — | 36 | — | 62 | 37 | 60 | — | 28 | 46 | 36 | 46 | 57 | 45 | 40 | 40 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 495 | 355 | 495 | 495 | 355 | 494 | 495 | 355 | 495 | 355 | 355 | 355 | 355 | 380 | 355 | 355 | 355 | 495 | 1139 | 355 | 495 |
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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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