
Surf Forecasts:
El Charco (Bajamar) surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Charco (Bajamar) this week:
The surf forecast for El Charco (Bajamar) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Charco (Bajamar) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 26th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 28th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Charco (Bajamar) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | N 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | WNW 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
226 | 522 | 521 | 1034 | 986 | 710 | 485 | 285 | 265 | 376 | 444 | 413 | 333 | 269 | 173 | 321 | 384 | 255 | 752 | 623 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:04AM1.77m | 12:12PM1.94m | 00:39AM1.92m | 12:48PM2.06m | 1:14AM2.05m | 1:26PM2.15m | 1:49AM2.14m | 2:05PM2.18m | 2:27AM2.18m | 2:46PM2.15m | 3:06AM2.17m | 3:29PM2.06m | 3:49AM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM0.35m | 6:03AM0.41m | 6:28PM0.20m | 6:40AM0.27m | 7:02PM0.09m | 7:16AM0.14m | 7:37PM0.01m | 7:54AM0.06m | 8:13PM-0.01m | 8:33AM0.02m | 8:51PM0.03m | 9:16AM0.04m | 9:32PM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | |
7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 14 | N 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NE 7 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
226 | 522 | 521 | 1034 | 986 | 710 | 485 | 285 | 119 | 376 | 444 | 413 | 333 | 269 | 151 | 321 | 384 | 255 | 752 | 623 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 15 | N 10 | N 8 | N 16 | NNE 7 | N 14 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 |
54 | 32 | 381 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 124 | 146 | 265 | 184 | 99 | 77 | 68 | 35 | 23 | 144 | 161 | 219 | 206 | 586 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNW 16 | N 14 | N 14 | S 13 | S 13 | N 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNE 13 | NNW 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | NNE 6 | N 15 | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 |
10 | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 118 | 26 | 253 | 59 | 80 | 18 | 8 | 31 | 173 | 16 | 38 | 57 | 64 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 32 | 181 | 121 | 138 | 136 | 88 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 59 | 59 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 2 | 59 | 62 | 1 | 21 | 62 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Information about the El Charco (Bajamar) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Charco (Bajamar) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Charco (Bajamar) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Charco (Bajamar) 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 Charco (Bajamar)) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Charco (Bajamar) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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