Surf Forecasts:
El Chanquete surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, WSW swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Chanquete in the next 16 days are 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chanquete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, let's talk about what's on offer here in the El Chanquete zone. It's a bit of a quiet stretch, to be honest. This area is a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, and over the next 16 days, there’s not much in the way of real surf action. We have a long gap with very little to recommend, so don't expect any fireworks.
The water temperature is sitting at a very warm 82°F, which is a massive 8°F warmer than average for this time of year. That's seriously unusual, so the water’s going to feel like a bath.
We kick off on Saturday the 22nd of August with only a tiny 2ft swell from the west-southwest, and it's packing a short, weak period of 4 seconds. The combined wave energy is a paltry 14, so there's barely any power. The wind is glassy in the morning, but it's just not enough to get excited about. That pattern of tiny, weak swell and poor conditions pretty much defines the next week.
There’s a bit of a pulse around Wednesday the 26th of August. The morning shows 3ft from the west-southwest, with a 5-second period. The energy climbs to 74, but it’s still weak. Glassy conditions at dawn would make it look pretty, but the wave comment sums it up: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not a standout, just the least bad option. For the absolute beginner on a foamie, this might be a go, but for anyone else, it’s a flat spell.
After that, from the 27th of August right through to the end of the forecast on the 6th of September, the surf is almost non-existent. We’re talking swell heights of 1ft or less, with combined energy readings often in the single digits. The winds aren’t bad—plenty of glassy or clean mornings—but there’s simply no swell to push. The swell direction that works best here is from the southeast, but it’s just not showing up with any strength.
Given the tiny surf and the fact that this is a beach and reef setup, if the wind picks up, it looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than for a paddle surfer. Right now, this is a blank run for the area. It’s normal for stretches like this to go quiet. Plan for a surf trip elsewhere or grab the longboard for some micro-sessions if you’re desperate.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | E 6 | E 6 | SW 2 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
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 kJ | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 60 | 53 | 23 | 49 | 12 | 12 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:15PM0.48m | 00:21AM0.53m | 1:36PM0.51m | 1:34AM0.56m | 2:27PM0.56m | 2:24AM0.59m | 3:06PM0.60m | 3:05AM0.63m | 3:40PM0.64m | 3:41AM0.66m | 4:12PM0.67m | 4:15AM0.68m | 4:43PM0.69m | 4:48AM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.38m | 7:08AM0.30m | 7:05PM0.36m | 7:49AM0.27m | 7:50PM0.33m | 8:19AM0.23m | 8:24PM0.29m | 8:46AM0.20m | 8:54PM0.25m | 9:13AM0.17m | 9:25PM0.22m | 9:42AM0.14m | 9:56PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | W 8 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | E 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | E 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 49 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 8 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | W 7 | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | SW 2 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | NNW 2 | NW 2 | WSW 4 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 60 | 53 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 335 | 664 | 205 | 137 | 603 | 149 | 400 | 770 | 155 | 155 | 528 | 0 | 0 | 758 | 229 | 229 | 404 | 229 | 338 | 338 | 157 |
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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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