Surf Forecasts:
El Conquistador surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 41 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Conquistador this week:
The surf forecast for El Conquistador over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Conquistador in the next 16 days are 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Conquistador over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
To be honest, the next week and a half is a bit of a flat spell. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf from now until about the middle of next week. The first few days barely have anything to ride – 1ft to 1ft swell with poor conditions, and the combined energy is just a whisper, mostly in the 20s and 30s. It’s going to be a test of patience. There’s a real gap of about 10 days where you’re better off doing something else. But don’t lose hope – the back half of the forecast window starts to show some life.
The real standout – and the only one worth circling on the calendar – is El Conquistador in the second week. The long-range charts are starting to stack up nicely. From the 17th of August onwards, we see a steady build. Monday afternoon the 17th kicks off with 2ft of SSW swell, a period of 15 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 247 (moderate), and the vibe is "expect good surf conditions." That’s what we’re after.
The 18th of August keeps the fun going – 2ft from the SSW, 14-second period, clean cross-off winds in the morning and glassy into the afternoon. Energy is 216. The 19th of August Wednesday afternoon is another beauty: 2ft, 15-second period, dead calm, glassy, with energy climbing to 304. Then the 20th of August Thursday morning is the pick of the bunch: 3ft of SSW groundswell, 15-second period, zero wind, glassy, and a combined energy of 410 – that’s strong wave energy. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum S direction. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of punch and shape, but the sets will be more spaced out. At a beach and reef setup, it should offer some nice lines.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.
Keep in mind, El Conquistador is a very consistent break, so it’s reliable when the swell shows up. Crowds are possible, so get in early if you can. This is not a beginner wave once it gets over 5ft, and we’re well under that, so it’s friendly for all levels right now.
So, hang tight through the flat spell, and aim for the 17th to the 21st of August. That’s where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 5 | S 11 | S 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 29 | 11 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 6:59AM1.45m | 7:27PM1.44m | 8:17AM1.41m | 8:58PM1.38m | 9:48AM1.45m | 10:32PM1.42m | 11:06AM1.58m | 11:45PM1.54m | 12:07PM1.75m | 00:41AM1.66m | 12:57PM1.92m | 1:29AM1.76m | 1:42PM2.05m | 2:11AM1.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM0.54m | 1:46AM0.52m | 2:35PM0.58m | 3:17AM0.55m | 4:14PM0.51m | 4:44AM0.48m | 5:32PM0.36m | 5:49AM0.37m | 6:31PM0.19m | 6:41AM0.24m | 7:20PM0.05m | 7:26AM0.14m | 8:04PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NW 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 49 | 71 | 75 | 36 | 18 | 31 | 41 | 37 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 73 | 32 | 94 | 60 | 57 | 7 | 55 | 61 | 34 | 61 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 11 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 9 | NE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 29 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 29 | 11 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 149 | 171 | 163 | 135 | 140 | 94 | 44 | 95 | 43 | 86 | 128 | 167 | 98 | 261 | 173 | 140 | 66 | 144 | 131 | 100 | 124 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 515 | 1 | 79 | 1 | 79 | 79 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 515 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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