El Colegio Surf Break

El Colegio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 20.22° S 70.15° W

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Colegio sea temperature is
16.8° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

El Colegio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Colegio surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,021 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Colegio this week:

The surf forecast for El Colegio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Colegio in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Colegio over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.8
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
178
297
336
251
229
171
203
180
261
133
248
959
1925
2241
2270
2490
1811
1594
1129
836
660
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
0
SSW
5
WNW
5
W
0
NW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
5
WSW
0
NW
5
ENE
5
SW
0
SW
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
11:20PM0.91m
11:37AM1.54m
00:19AM0.91m
12:29PM1.46m
1:22AM0.93m
1:22PM1.36m
2:29AM0.97m
2:17PM1.24m
3:37AM1.03m
3:16PM1.13m
4:41AM1.10m
4:18PM1.03m
5:39AM1.17m
5:20PM0.95m
Low Tide
4:45AM0.34m
6:39PM0.28m
5:42AM0.40m
7:31PM0.29m
6:45AM0.47m
8:23PM0.31m
7:56AM0.54m
9:13PM0.33m
9:16AM0.59m
10:03PM0.35m
10:40AM0.60m
10:50PM0.37m
11:58AM0.58m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:09
6:09
 mm
Temp °C
16
18
18
18
20
20
18
18
18
17
18
19
17
18
18
17
17
17
15
16
16
Feels °C
16
17
16
17
19
19
19
19
19
18
18
19
17
17
17
17
17
17
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
1.1
SW
19
1.8
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
178
297
336
251
229
123
203
46
79
72
72
959
1925
2241
2270
2490
1811
1594
1129
836
660
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
20
0.8
SSW
8
1.1
SW
11
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
12
0.6
SW
18
1
SW
18
Energy kJ
178
30
27
96
125
171
26
180
261
133
248
72
278
367
320
6
6
6
3
263
607
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WNW
16
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
WSW
8
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
31
50
6
13
12
12
44
11
140
122
114
56
7
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
4
0.2
SSW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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Information about the El Colegio Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Colegio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Colegio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Colegio 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 Colegio) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Colegio may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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