Surf Forecasts:
El Chanquete surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WSW swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Chanquete this week:
The surf forecast for El Chanquete over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Chanquete in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chanquete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right now, the surf is flat as a pancake and it’s going to stay that way for a long stretch. We’re looking at a blank run of at least two weeks, maybe longer. Honestly, it’s one of those spells where the ocean just isn’t cooperating. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the energy is weak. It’s not looking good for paddle surfing at all.
The only break in the forecast is El Chanquete, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent but right now it’s not offering anything ridable. The water is a chilly 68° which is much colder than normal for this time of year, so even if there was surf, you’d want a thick suit.
Thursday the 3rd kicks off with no surf – just 0.7 feet from the east, with a 5-second period, and cross-on wind. Total energy is a measly 2. That’s a no-go. Friday morning the 4th sees glassy conditions but still only 0.7 feet with a 4-second period. It’s pretty but there’s nothing to ride. This pattern carries on all the way through to the middle of the month. Morning glass-offs are common, but the swell just isn’t there.
The only glimmer comes right at the end of the forecast window, on Friday the 18th of September. We finally see a little bump: 2 feet from the east with a 5-second period, and the energy bumps up to 33 in the morning. By the afternoon it’s 2 feet with a 7-second period and energy of 47. Still, it’s not enough to get excited about. The wind is offshore in the morning but then goes cross-on, and the waves are weak and short-period. It’s not a standout, it’s just not quite flat.
If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross and cross-on winds might make the beach setup more interesting than paddling, but for anyone with a surfboard, this is a tough stretch. The breaks are rare, and the swell is tiny. It’s a proper lull, and it’s normal for this area to see these blank runs.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 2 | SW 5 | SW 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 |
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 kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:07PM0.61m | 8:56AM0.53m | 9:09PM0.58m | 10:21AM0.51m | 10:36PM0.56m | 12:04PM0.52m | 00:15AM0.57m | 1:25PM0.57m | 1:32AM0.61m | 2:21PM0.63m | 2:28AM0.66m | 3:06PM0.68m | 3:15AM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:51AM0.24m | 1:59PM0.30m | 3:07AM0.27m | 3:23PM0.34m | 5:06AM0.28m | 5:33PM0.35m | 6:40AM0.25m | 7:01PM0.31m | 7:38AM0.20m | 7:57PM0.25m | 8:23AM0.16m | 8:41PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — |
 | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | ESE 4 | E 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 30 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | W 9 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 405 | 315 | 385 | 373 | 385 | 404 | 171 | 335 | 278 | 404 | 155 | 137 | 137 | 178 | 231 | 48 | 178 | 335 | 393 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Chanquete provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Chanquete can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Chanquete 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 Chanquete) 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).
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