Surf Forecasts:
El Claron surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Claron this week:
The surf forecast for El Claron over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Claron in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Claron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.
El Claron is a point break, and it’s our only game in town. This setup is fairly consistent, so it’s not a total write-off, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The first few days are pretty average. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th have some size, around 4ft to 6ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-onshore, which kills the quality. The wave energy is moderate to strong (964 to 1983), but the conditions are just marginal. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st look worse, with wind picking up to 16 mph and the swell getting short and weak on the 21st. This is not the time to paddle out.
We hit a bit of a lull over the weekend. Saturday the 22nd is messy, and the swell drops. But hold on, Sunday the 23rd offers a glimmer. The morning has a glassy, 4ft SW swell. The wind is dead calm, and the water is glassy. It’s small, but it’s clean. The combined energy is weak (254), but for a point break, a clean 4ft is better than a bigger, blown-out mess. That’s your best bet for the first week.
After that, we have a long stretch of less-than-ideal conditions. Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 26th of August have some small, clean windows, like Monday afternoon with a light cross-offshore wind and a 4ft WSW swell, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The real standout is way down the line. Look at Sunday the 30th of August. The morning will be exceptional for experienced surfers. The swell is a solid 7ft from the WSW, with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy. The wave energy is strong (1481). That’s a big, powerful groundswell hitting a point break with perfect wind. It’s too big for beginners, but for the rest of you, that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The following Monday the 31st of August also looks promising in the afternoon, with a clean 5ft and calm, glassy conditions.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a struggle. Pick your window on Sunday the 23rd for a small, clean session. The second week has a major standout on Sunday the 30th of August, and a good follow-up on Monday the 31st of August. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 895 | 407 | 851 | 1086 | 1567 | 1427 | 1253 | 812 | 628 | 469 | 337 | 335 | 355 | 241 | 216 | 205 | 179 | 94 | 297 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:51AM1.17m | 1:58PM0.99m | 2:39AM1.13m | 2:47PM0.84m | 3:36AM1.08m | 3:56PM0.73m | 4:51AM1.06m | 5:46PM0.68m | 6:13AM1.08m | 7:22PM0.71m | 7:19AM1.14m | 8:14PM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.33m | 8:04PM0.29m | 9:12AM0.42m | 8:44PM0.38m | 10:39AM0.47m | 9:40PM0.46m | 12:20PM0.46m | 11:03PM0.50m | 1:36PM0.40m | 00:25AM0.48m | 2:25PM0.32m | 1:25AM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 6:19 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 895 | 407 | 566 | 1086 | 1567 | 1427 | 1253 | 812 | 628 | 469 | 331 | 265 | 144 | 161 | 117 | 75 | 179 | 94 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 84 | 381 | 566 | 834 | 173 | 161 | — | — | 9 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 87 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 47 | 46 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 176 | 851 | — | — | — | — | 53 | 301 | 295 | 337 | 335 | 355 | 241 | 216 | 205 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 433 | 0 | 15 | 63 | 0 | 22 | 433 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Claron provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Claron can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Claron 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 Claron) 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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