Surf Forecasts:
El Claron surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 4,595 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Claron in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Claron over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's in store for us at El Claron.
Alright, listen up. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next sixteen days. The start is a bit slow, with Sunday the 12th only offering up small, marginal surf that’s not really worth paddling out for. The wait is on for the real action.
Monday the 13th is where things start to get interesting. The swell is building, with a solid 8ft of WSW groundswell by the afternoon, packing a heap of energy. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but there’s real power in the water. This is a tide-sensitive spot, so keep that in mind.
Tuesday the 14th sees the swell peak in the morning, hitting 10ft from the WSW with very strong energy. That’s big, powerful stuff. The wind is light cross-shore, which is okay, but this size is for experts only. It’s a proper session for the experienced crew.
Now, Wednesday the 15th is a standout. The morning is looking glassy with a light ENE breeze and a clean 5ft SW groundswell. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are perfect. This is a beautiful, clean window for an intermediate surfer to get some great waves.
The following week throws a few more good windows our way. Sunday the 19th afternoon is a gem with offshore winds from the ENE and a clean 6ft W groundswell. That’s excellent quality for experienced surfers. Then Tuesday the 21st afternoon shapes up nicely too, with glassy conditions and a 5ft W groundswell. And if you’re after a small, clean wave, Wednesday the 22nd is glassy all day with tiny but clean 2ft to 3ft SW groundswell.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 15th morning. It’s got that perfect combo of decent 5ft swell and glassy, clean conditions. A close second is Sunday the 19th afternoon, with that clean offshore wind and a bit more push at 6ft. Those are your best bets.
For the rest of the second week, expect a lot of small, onshore, and generally poor conditions. The swell drops right off, and the wind turns nasty. There’s a long stretch from the 23rd onwards where it’s just not worth the effort. We’re talking weak, short-period windswell and choppy conditions. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, mark Wednesday the 15th and Sunday the 19th afternoon. That’s where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | SW 14 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 607 | 465 | 472 | 400 | 2062 | 2974 | 3826 | 2723 | 2349 | 1430 | 671 | 575 | 269 | 232 | 651 | 1731 | 2437 | 221 | 3459 | 2283 | 1635 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16AM1.45m | 8:55PM0.87m | 9:10AM1.56m | 9:50PM0.91m | 10:02AM1.63m | 10:40PM0.96m | 10:51AM1.66m | 11:29PM0.99m | 11:38AM1.63m | 00:16AM1.03m | 12:24PM1.54m | 1:03AM1.05m | 1:09PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27AM0.24m | 3:11PM0.12m | 2:24AM0.18m | 4:03PM0.03m | 3:19AM0.13m | 4:52PM-0.03m | 4:11AM0.09m | 5:38PM-0.06m | 5:02AM0.07m | 6:22PM-0.05m | 5:52AM0.10m | 7:05PM-0.01m | 6:44AM0.17m | 7:46PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
 | 5:54 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 10 | 27 | 29 | 5 | 8 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 607 | 465 | 472 | 400 | 2062 | 2974 | 3826 | 2723 | 2349 | 1430 | 671 | 575 | 269 | 232 | 224 | 198 | 301 | 221 | 268 | 297 | 1635 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | WNW 14 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 7 | W 9 | SW 17 | SW 11 | — | — | WSW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 120 | 81 | 76 | 56 | 342 | 253 | — | — | — | 20 | 84 | 50 | 71 | 40 | 145 | 59 | — | — | 21 | 282 | 560 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 23 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | NW 14 | W 10 | SW 18 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 5 | 106 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 68 | 50 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 181 | 223 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — |
| kJ | 92 | 38 | 31 | 23 | — | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | 651 | 1731 | 2437 | 5426 | 3459 | 2283 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 0 | 15 | 295 | 15 | 15 | 990 | 990 | 15 | 13 |
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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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