Surf Forecasts:
El Chanquete surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WSW swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E 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 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chanquete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it: the next two weeks are mostly flat and frustrating. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves, and only a couple of clean mornings that’ll save the run.
The first week is pretty much dead. Sunday the 16th is flat – 0.2m of east swell with nothing behind it. Water’s a warm 78°, which is about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a big deal, but it doesn’t help when there’s no surf. Monday the 17th bumps to 1.0m, but it’s ordinary and weak. The rest of the week is smaller, with only clean mornings to keep you company. You’re surfing shin-high slop.
The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd is more of the same – tiny, weak, and uninspiring. A few bumps to 1.2m on the 22nd, but the energy’s still low. It’s the kind of surf where you’d be better off staying home.
The first real glimmer shows up on Friday the 28th. That morning has 0.8m of east swell with a 7-second period, clean winds, and the energy ticks up to 86. Still weak, but rideable. Then the two best days of the whole forecast hit at the end of the month.
Sunday the 30th of August is your standout. The morning has 1.3m of east swell, glassy conditions, and the energy jumps to 255 – that’s moderate. Light offshore wind keeps it clean. This is the session to paddle out for. The afternoon gets bigger at 1.7m, but the wind swings onshore and messes it up.
Monday the 31st is nearly as good for the morning: 1.5m of east swell, clean, with energy at 231. But the afternoon jumps to 1.8m and the onshore wind ruins it. That’s getting too big for beginners, and the chop will be nasty.
So, don’t waste your time this week. Mark your calendar for the 30th and 31st, Sunday and Monday mornings. East swell, clean conditions, and some actual push. El Chanquete is a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, so it should produce. Expect some crowds though. The short period means it might be a bit crumbly, but it’s the best you’re going to get.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 5 |
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 kJ | 1 | 8 | 67 | 84 | 36 | 34 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 17 | 27 | 16 | 109 | 24 | 29 | 44 | 67 | 9 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:43PM0.71m | 6:58AM0.65m | 7:20PM0.68m | 7:39AM0.60m | 7:59PM0.63m | 8:24AM0.55m | 8:42PM0.59m | 9:19AM0.51m | 9:35PM0.55m | 10:34AM0.48m | 10:50PM0.53m | 12:15PM0.48m | 00:21AM0.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM0.14m | 00:04AM0.19m | 12:12PM0.18m | 00:41AM0.22m | 12:45PM0.23m | 1:21AM0.25m | 1:20PM0.28m | 2:09AM0.29m | 2:03PM0.33m | 3:22AM0.33m | 3:11PM0.37m | 5:47AM0.33m | 5:34PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 67 | 84 | 36 | 34 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 17 | — | — | 55 | — | — | 44 | 21 | — | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | — | WSW 5 | SW 4 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 27 | 16 | 109 | 24 | 29 | — | 67 | 9 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 335 | 0 | 0 | 389 | 410 | 355 | 355 | 503 | 404 | 405 | 412 | 404 | 406 | 0 | 48 | 335 | 48 | 0 | 346 | 489 |
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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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