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Lat Long: 28.91° N 114.46° W

El Cardon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Cardon sea temperature is
26.4°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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 504 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 15th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 16th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 18th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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15
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15
0.6
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14
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20
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15
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14
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14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
220
169
239
299
375
366
395
376
371
504
335
353
349
279
272
268
261
211
211
299
Wind (km/h)
25
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35
NNE
5
NNE
5
ESE
5
NE
10
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45
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15
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ESE
10
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15
WNW
10
WNW
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15
WNW
15
NW
15
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15
WNW
5
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
10:56AM2.18m
00:51AM1.34m
11:24AM2.03m
12:02PM1.87m
1:43PM1.72m
7:06AM1.61m
4:24PM1.71m
6:52AM1.74m
5:41PM1.81m
7:00AM1.90m
6:32PM1.92m
Low Tide
6:25PM0.67m
4:13AM1.23m
7:36PM0.81m
9:38PM0.86m
11:07PM0.79m
11:21AM1.47m
11:52PM0.71m
12:12PM1.26m
00:23AM0.64m
12:46PM1.01m
00:50AM0.59m
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Temp °C
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27
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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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