Surf Forecasts:
El Chanquete surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, WSW swell with 185 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chanquete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s shakin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ll be straight with you, it’s a pretty quiet run ahead. We’ve got a long stretch of days with barely a ripple, so if you’re hungry for a wave, you’re gonna need some patience.
The only real window of opportunity is around Tuesday the 4th of August. That morning, El Chanquete (Spain) might show a bit of life with a swell from the WSW at 4ft, with a period of 6 seconds. The energy is moderate (131), and with a light NW breeze keeping things clean, it’ll be the most surfable moment of the whole period. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so it has a decent chance of holding what little energy is around. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing special. Keep in mind though, this is a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, so that 4ft swell will be fine for learners.
After that, it’s a brutal stretch of flatness. From Wednesday the 5th right through to Sunday the 16th of August, we’re looking at waves that are basically non-existent. Swell heights drop to 0.7ft or less, and the energy readings are in the single digits or zero. It’s a massive gap with no real recommendations. Even the morning glass-offs and light offshore breezes can’t do a thing when there’s no swell.
There’s a tiny flicker of life on the 17th of August, with a small 3ft WSW swell pushing in, but it’s got a short, weak period and the wind is messy. Not worth getting excited about.
So, the short story is: if you’re keen, your best bet – and really your only bet – is Tuesday morning the 4th of August at El Chanquete. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the only one that’s even worth paddling out for. The rest of the run is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | W 6 | ENE 3 | W 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 |
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 kJ | 130 | 51 | 32 | 185 | 95 | 62 | 98 | 21 | 21 | 78 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:54AM0.62m | 7:21PM0.65m | 7:32AM0.60m | 7:57PM0.64m | 8:16AM0.56m | 8:39PM0.62m | 9:12AM0.53m | 9:34PM0.60m | 10:30AM0.51m | 10:48PM0.58m | 12:08PM0.51m | 00:19AM0.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM0.21m | 12:15PM0.16m | 00:42AM0.21m | 12:53PM0.19m | 1:28AM0.23m | 1:36PM0.23m | 2:24AM0.25m | 2:30PM0.28m | 3:39AM0.27m | 3:46PM0.31m | 5:14AM0.27m | 5:23PM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 5 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | ENE 3 | W 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 |
| kJ | 46 | 17 | — | 66 | 36 | — | 39 | 21 | — | 29 | 11 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 9 | W 5 | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | — | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 130 | 51 | 32 | 185 | 95 | 62 | 98 | — | 21 | 78 | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 80 | 407 | 0 | 0 | 346 | 0 | 48 | 278 | 0 | 178 | 335 | 137 | 137 | 178 | 750 | 205 | 335 | 742 |
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