Surf Forecasts:
El Chanquete surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, WSW swell with 24 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Chanquete this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Chanquete in the next 16 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chanquete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about El Chanquete. This is a beach-and-reef setup that’s usually pretty forgiving for beginners, but it’s been dead flat for a while. The forecast starts now, and we’re looking at a solid 11‑day gap with no surf worth paddling for – from Sunday the 19th right through to the 29th of July. Just tiny, useless bumps and onshore junk. The water temp is sitting around 71.4°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Thursday 30 July. A small 4.6 ft east swell rolls in with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the northeast. Combined energy is moderate (267). It’s clean, but the swell is pretty weak and short period – better for a longboard or a foiler than a proper shortboard. The crowds are possible here, but with that size it’ll be mellow. Not a standout, just a tease.
Now the real standout comes on Friday 31 July morning. The swell jumps to 6.9 ft from the east, period 8 seconds, and the energy clocks in at a solid 878 – moderate but punchy. Wind is light offshore from the north, so the surface will be clean. The wave comment says the swell might actually be too big for this break, and given it’s a beginner-friendly spot, this is one for experienced surfers only. If you’re comfortable in overhead surf, this is the best window of the whole outlook. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
Saturday 1 August morning also looks good – 6.6 ft east swell, same 8‑second period, energy still 878, and glassy conditions with a light west‑northwest breeze. Again
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 38°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | WSW 2 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 8 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:00PM0.67m | 8:13AM0.60m | 8:44PM0.64m | 9:04AM0.56m | 9:33PM0.61m | 10:04AM0.52m | 10:29PM0.58m | 11:19AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.56m | 12:45PM0.50m | 00:51AM0.57m | 1:56PM0.52m | 1:54AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:51PM0.18m | 1:24AM0.25m | 1:31PM0.23m | 2:19AM0.28m | 2:17PM0.27m | 3:30AM0.30m | 3:14PM0.32m | 5:04AM0.31m | 4:35PM0.35m | 6:24AM0.30m | 6:02PM0.35m | 7:20AM0.28m | 7:06PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 5 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 598 | 407 | 742 | 561 | 373 | 742 | 137 | 178 | 742 | 412 | 412 | 489 | 355 | 494 | 742 | 163 | 278 | 168 | 155 | 137 | 1255 |
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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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