Surf Forecasts:
El Huerto surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, NNW swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Huerto this week:
The surf forecast for El Huerto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Huerto in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Huerto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, look, I’ve been staring at the charts for El Huerto, and I’m not gonna lie, it’s a pretty grim stretch for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a real lean spell here, with the whole first week almost a total write-off. There’s a glimmer of something on the horizon, but you’ll need patience.
The first bit of surf that’s even worth mentioning doesn’t show up until Monday morning, the 17th, and even then it’s a struggle. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the NNW, and the period is a short 6 seconds. The energy is very weak (55). The only saving grace is that it’s glassy – dead calm wind – so the waves will look okay, but they’ll be weak and gutless. It’s just "surfable but very ordinary." Not exactly a call to arms. The next couple of days after that are just as poor, with tiny swell and cross-off or onshore winds.
Then we get a bit of a tease. On Friday the 21st, the swell picks up to 4ft from the NNW, with a longer period of 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 359. The problem? The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. The forecast says "poor surf conditions." It’s a real shame, because there’s some energy in the water, but the wind is going to ruin it.
The best chance, and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day window, is Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the NW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 208. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, which will groom the waves nicely. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is it. Get on it early before the wind swings around to the north and gets strong in the afternoon, which will trash it. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 73°, so the wetsuit might be a bit more comfortable.
After that, the forecast drops right off again. The second week is a mess of tiny, weak swell with clean but cross-off winds, which is fine for a flat day, but not for surfing. Honestly, for a point break that usually needs a decent NW swell, this is a frustrating outlook. Even the consistent nature of El Huerto can’t save a run like this.
Alright, I’m done. The 23rd is your day. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 53 | 93 | 69 | 57 | 34 | 54 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 29 | 49 | 151 | 359 | 340 | 208 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:17PM3.97m | 7:39AM3.61m | 7:55PM3.76m | 8:16AM3.43m | 8:33PM3.47m | 8:53AM3.22m | 9:12PM3.15m | 9:33AM2.98m | 9:57PM2.84m | 10:21AM2.76m | 10:55PM2.58m | 11:31AM2.58m | 00:24AM2.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.02m | 1:36PM0.17m | 2:03AM0.23m | 2:16PM0.38m | 2:41AM0.51m | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.81m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:07AM1.10m | 4:40PM1.19m | 5:08AM1.33m | 5:58PM1.36m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 49 | 53 | 93 | 69 | 57 | 34 | 54 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 151 | 359 | 340 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NNE 4 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | — | W 8 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 36 | 25 | 19 | — | 23 | 21 | — | 13 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 49 | 52 | — | 1 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | N 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | N 10 | NNW 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 51 | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 151 | 416 | 425 | 382 | 149 | 1 | 110 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Huerto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Huerto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Huerto 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 Huerto) 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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