El Carmen surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Carmen over the next 16 days.
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