Surf Forecasts:
El Claron surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with 987 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with WSW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. 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+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
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’re looking at a solid 16-day window, and the main event is definitely El Claron. This is a point break, fairly consistent, and it loves a SW swell. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, honestly. Thursday and Friday are dominated by a cross-on wind, making it choppy and messy. Thursday morning has some clouds, a 5ft swell from the WSW, but that cross-on breeze just kills it. Friday is a little bigger, hitting 6ft to 7ft on the SW, but the period is short and lumpy, so not worth getting excited about.
Then, we get a glimpse of the good stuff. Saturday morning, the 22nd of August, is looking like a real treat. The wind drops to glassy, the swell is a clean 5ft from the SW, and the wave energy is moderate (391). This is a standout morning for the intermediate crew. Sunday morning the 23rd is also glassy, with a smaller 3ft SW swell, perfect for a longboard or a cruise.
There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week. The energy drops, and the wind is a bit onshore again. But hold onto your boards, because the real power shows up later.
The standout from the entire forecast is the 28th of August. Friday morning is pumping. A solid 10ft swell from the WSW, with a long period of 16 seconds. The energy is huge (3995), and while the wind is cross-on, it’s light. This is heavy, powerful groundswell. At 10ft, this is expert territory only. That long period will make for some beautiful, long walls at this point break, but it’ll be a handful. The morning of the 4th of September is also a serious contender, with a 8ft SW swell and glassy conditions—excellent stuff for experienced surfers.
For the rest of the second week, the swell stays solid but the wind is a problem. The 29th of August has the size but the wind gets nasty, and by the 30th it’s fresh and lumpy. There are a few marginal days, but nothing that will beat the 28th of August morning.
The 28th of August (Friday morning) is the one. Get on it if you’ve got the skills. The 4th of September is another one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 812 | 585 | 380 | 346 | 365 | 314 | 270 | 194 | 208 | 161 | 111 | 158 | 206 | 193 | 144 | 86 | 167 | 331 | 843 | 954 | 811 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:56PM0.73m | 4:51AM1.06m | 5:46PM0.68m | 6:13AM1.08m | 7:22PM0.71m | 7:19AM1.14m | 8:14PM0.76m | 8:08AM1.21m | 8:51PM0.82m | 8:47AM1.29m | 9:21PM0.88m | 9:21AM1.35m | 9:51PM0.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:39AM0.47m | 9:40PM0.46m | 12:20PM0.46m | 11:03PM0.50m | 1:36PM0.40m | 00:25AM0.48m | 2:25PM0.32m | 1:25AM0.42m | 3:01PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.34m | 3:32PM0.19m | 2:50AM0.27m | 4:00PM0.13m | 3:25AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 812 | 585 | 380 | 285 | 281 | 184 | 48 | 194 | 208 | 161 | 111 | 57 | 206 | 193 | 128 | 75 | 81 | 331 | 843 | 954 | 811 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 9 | SW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 |
| kJ | — | 18 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 73 | 112 | 75 | 43 | 46 | 158 | 167 | 152 | 144 | 84 | 167 | 90 | 18 | 41 | 157 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 18 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 13 | 85 | 6 | 34 | 53 | 47 | 27 | 66 | 32 | 12 | 7 | 86 | 68 | 64 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | SW 6 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 88 | 269 | 311 | 346 | 365 | 314 | 270 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 433 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 82 | 0 | 63 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 197 |
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