El Carmen surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Carmen this week:
The surf forecast for El Carmen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Carmen in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Carmen over the next 16 days.
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