El Colegio Surf Break

El Colegio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 20.22° S 70.15° W

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Colegio sea temperature is
16.7° C

1.4°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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 973 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Colegio in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 14th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 14th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
22
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
456
405
658
565
512
331
233
214
129
159
178
268
336
255
239
217
203
180
178
124
241
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
S
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
NW
5
SSW
10
E
5
NNW
10
SW
5
SE
15
SW
15
SW
0
SSW
5
SW
5
SW
5
NE
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:36PM0.93m
9:07AM1.58m
9:30PM0.91m
9:56AM1.61m
10:24PM0.91m
10:46AM1.59m
11:20PM0.91m
11:37AM1.54m
00:19AM0.91m
12:29PM1.46m
1:22AM0.93m
1:22PM1.36m
2:29AM0.97m
Low Tide
3:11PM0.33m
2:12AM0.28m
4:03PM0.29m
3:01AM0.28m
4:55PM0.27m
3:52AM0.30m
5:47PM0.27m
4:45AM0.34m
6:39PM0.28m
5:42AM0.40m
7:31PM0.29m
6:45AM0.47m
8:23PM0.31m
7:56AM0.54m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
 mm
Temp °C
20
18
20
20
18
21
20
18
19
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
17
18
18
16
18
Feels °C
19
19
18
19
19
20
19
19
20
18
18
20
19
18
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
7
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
456
405
658
565
512
331
233
106
64
159
178
268
336
255
239
217
203
180
47
41
43
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
22
0.6
WSW
13
0.8
SW
20
0.5
WSW
12
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.7
SSW
13
0.3
WSW
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
7
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
20
Energy kJ
453
135
455
78
307
152
130
214
129
61
178
30
28
149
12
79
18
16
178
124
241
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
21
0.5
WSW
12
0.6
SW
19
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
WNW
16
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
7
0.4
WSW
8
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
77
162
82
236
11
39
47
26
128
121
31
50
6
17
63
9
13
22
106
42
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.7
SSW
12
Energy kJ
6
10
1
1
125
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Tarapaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
5
5
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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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