Surf Forecasts:
El Claron surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,931 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Claron over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting with a quiet patch. The first few days are a bit of a write-off with marginal surf and questionable conditions. The real action doesn’t kick in until around the 15th, and then there’s a standout window that’s worth getting excited about.
El Claron, a point break, is the only spot firing. The overall swell energy is moderate to strong, with readings around 883 and 2022. The best bet is the morning of Saturday, 15 August. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the west, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell, and with a light offshore breeze from the NNE, it’s going to be lined up and clean. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s a fairly consistent break, but crowds are possible, so get in early.
Sunday afternoon, 16 August, also looks promising. The swell drops a little to 4ft from the southwest, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a real treat for a point break – super smooth faces. The energy is moderate (571), so it’s not a monster, but it’ll be fun and user-friendly.
Now, the real standout is Wednesday morning, 19 August. This is the one to circle. The swell jumps to 7ft from the southwest, with a long period of 15 seconds. That’s a powerful groundswell with serious energy – the combined energy reading is 2022, which is strong. And the wind is glassy. This is expert territory at 7ft, and with that long period, the point will handle it beautifully. It’s going to be a proper session for those who know what they’re doing. Crowds are likely, but for waves like this, it’s worth it.
After that, the surf drops off and gets messy from the 20th through to the end of the forecast. Winds turn onshore and choppy, and the swell period drops, so it’s not recommended. The 21st and 22nd have some marginal swell, but cross-onshore winds spoil it.
So, to sum it up: the 15th morning is a solid, clean option, but the 19th morning is the absolute standout – a powerful, glassy groundswell for the experienced crew. Don’t sleep on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 768 | 584 | 437 | 236 | 267 | 415 | 573 | 441 | 496 | 363 | 501 | 352 | 519 | 423 | 314 | 407 | 558 | 1101 | 1884 | 1554 | 1291 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:35AM1.60m | 11:07PM1.11m | 11:17AM1.55m | 11:48PM1.16m | 11:57AM1.44m | 00:28AM1.19m | 12:37PM1.30m | 1:09AM1.19m | 1:16PM1.14m | 1:51AM1.17m | 1:58PM0.99m | 2:39AM1.13m | 2:47PM0.84m | 3:36AM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:11PM-0.06m | 4:51AM0.04m | 5:47PM-0.04m | 5:37AM0.07m | 6:22PM0.01m | 6:24AM0.14m | 6:56PM0.09m | 7:13AM0.23m | 7:29PM0.19m | 8:06AM0.33m | 8:04PM0.29m | 9:12AM0.42m | 8:44PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 768 | 584 | 437 | 236 | 267 | 415 | 573 | 369 | 181 | 134 | 501 | 352 | 318 | 423 | 311 | 407 | 230 | 1101 | 1884 | 1554 | 1291 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 6 | W 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | 46 | 33 | 11 | 38 | 225 | 222 | 170 | 441 | 496 | 363 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 299 | 314 | 149 | 558 | 295 | 57 | 44 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 13 | SSW 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 8 | SW 17 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 140 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 84 | 381 | 219 | 115 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 336 | 519 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 295 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 392 | 0 | 15 | 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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