Surf Forecasts:
El Claron surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with W 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 (Jul 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Claron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, listen up. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
For a while there, it was a bit flat. The first few days of the forecast period had nothing worth paddling out for, with a gap of about a day and a half of poor surf conditions. But from Wednesday the 22nd of July, things start to turn around, and we’ve got a solid run of waves coming through.
The main event is El Claron, a point break that’s fairly consistent. This stretch is the only show in town, but it’s a good one. The water’s sitting at about 55°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a decent spring suit is all you’ll need.
The first real standout is Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. It’s glassy, with a light offshore wind and a 7ft swell from the W, period at 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 966, and the conditions are set up for a proper session. This is a good one for intermediate surfers, but that 7ft might be a bit much for beginners.
The next big one to circle is Monday the 27th of July. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and a solid 8ft W swell (11 sec period). The energy is pumping at 1678. By the afternoon, it’s even better: glassy, 8ft from the WSW, period 12 seconds, and energy at 1884. This is excellent surf, but only for experienced surfers. It’s not a beginner’s day.
Then, looking further ahead, the week of the 4th of August looks promising but a bit more uncertain. Tuesday the 4th of August has a massive morning: glassy, 10ft from the W, period 11 seconds, and energy at 2039. The afternoon, however, is the real gem: clean, cross-offshore wind, 10ft from the W, with a very long period of 14 seconds, and energy through the roof at 3906. That’s a serious groundswell. For a point break, that long period is a dream, but it’s only for the experts. The crowds are possible at El Claron, so get there early if you can.
Best on offer: If you’re an experienced surfer, the Tuesday afternoon of the 4th of August is the one to aim for, if you can read the long-range charts. For something closer, the Monday the 27th of July is a solid bet.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 80 | 466 | 882 | 774 | 434 | 201 | 301 | 1728 | 1086 | 961 | 426 | 254 | 228 | 285 | 246 | 450 | 565 | 818 | 656 | 888 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:34PM0.94m | 4:37AM1.08m | 4:41PM0.82m | 5:42AM1.10m | 6:04PM0.75m | 6:46AM1.13m | 7:26PM0.74m | 7:42AM1.18m | 8:25PM0.77m | 8:29AM1.24m | 9:08PM0.80m | 9:10AM1.31m | 9:45PM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:54PM0.31m | 11:14AM0.46m | 10:47PM0.38m | 12:39PM0.44m | 11:47PM0.42m | 1:50PM0.39m | 00:48AM0.42m | 2:42PM0.32m | 1:42AM0.39m | 3:24PM0.26m | 2:28AM0.34m | 4:00PM0.20m | 3:08AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 80 | 466 | 882 | 774 | 434 | 201 | 301 | 1728 | 1086 | 961 | 426 | 254 | 159 | 212 | 196 | 201 | 565 | 818 | 656 | 584 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | N 7 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 25 | 77 | 84 | 71 | 59 | 29 | 175 | 109 | 71 | 115 | 163 | 93 | 228 | 285 | 246 | 450 | 432 | 493 | 638 | 888 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 10 | NNW 6 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 | WSW 16 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | NW 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 28 | 13 | 76 | 72 | 60 | 60 | 4 | 47 | 40 | 136 | 198 | 58 | 171 | 171 | 192 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 539 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 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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