Surf Forecasts:
El Huerto surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Huerto in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Huerto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for El Huerto. It’s gonna be a long wait, I gotta be straight with you. The first week and a half is basically a bust, so don’t rush to wax up.
The first real chance of a wave comes on Monday, 27th July. Early morning we’ve got a 5ft NW swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (522). The wind is light from the north, but it’s cross-onshore, keeping it a little lumpy. It’s a marginal call, but the best of a bad run so far. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 72°F.
Tuesday morning, 28th July, is the real standout of the whole outlook. It’s not massive, but it’s clean. We’ve got a 4ft NW swell, 10-second period, and the wind is light from the east, blowing cross-offshore. That’s going to put some nice shape on the faces. Combined energy is moderate (309). For a consistent point break like El Huerto, that light offshore flow is the gold. It’s the best you’ll get, and it’s not for beginners as the swell is near the 5ft mark, but it’s a solid session for the experienced crew.
After that, it fades out. The rest of the week and into August is a mix of tiny, weak swells and onshore winds. There’s a brief moment on Thursday, 6th August, with a 4ft NW swell and a long 11-second period, giving a solid energy reading of 353, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s marginal at best. Another possible window comes on Sunday, 9th August, with a morning 5ft NW swell and moderate energy, but again, the wind is cross-onshore. By the afternoon that day, the swell jumps to 8ft from the NW, which is too big for most, and the onshore wind and rain showers will make it a messy, expert-only affair.
Overall, if you’re keen, aim for Monday morning, 27th, but your best bet is Tuesday morning, 28th July. That’s the window.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
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 kJ | 66 | 120 | 171 | 107 | 78 | 142 | 450 | 500 | 436 | 292 | 217 | 144 | 138 | 78 | 74 | 58 | 43 | 42 | 31 | 20 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:51PM2.81m | 3:22AM2.75m | 3:42PM2.97m | 4:08AM2.90m | 4:25PM3.15m | 4:47AM3.06m | 5:02PM3.33m | 5:22AM3.19m | 5:36PM3.48m | 5:55AM3.29m | 6:09PM3.59m | 6:28AM3.35m | 6:41PM3.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20AM1.20m | 8:59PM1.09m | 9:16AM1.08m | 9:49PM0.93m | 10:02AM0.91m | 10:32PM0.75m | 10:42AM0.73m | 11:10PM0.58m | 11:19AM0.58m | 11:45PM0.45m | 11:53AM0.46m | 00:19AM0.35m | 12:26PM0.39m | 00:52AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 |
mm | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 34 | 24 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 171 | 107 | 78 | 71 | 450 | 500 | 436 | 292 | 217 | 144 | 138 | 78 | 74 | 58 | 43 | 42 | 31 | 20 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 4 | 15 | 142 | 64 | 76 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | NW 4 | N 9 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 18 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 13 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 66 | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 6 | 22 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 305 | 107 | 50 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 151 | 336 | 1 |
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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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