El Faro surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 401 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro this week:
The surf forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Faro in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro over the next 16 days.
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