Surf Forecasts:
El Medano surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Medano this week:
The surf forecast for El Medano over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Medano in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Medano over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, if you're looking for waves, this is a tough stretch. We've got a long, frustrating run of poor conditions ahead. The first real sniff of anything worthwhile doesn't show up until Friday the 4th of September. Before that, from now through Thursday the 3rd, it's pretty much a write-off. Expect onshore winds, lumpy chop, and not much to get excited about.
The only window with a bit of promise is Friday the 4th of September and the morning of Saturday the 5th. On Friday morning, El Medano will be seeing a little 2ft swell out of the south with a 12-second period. The combined energy is weak (107), so don't expect much push, but the wind will be light offshore (WSW at 9 mph). That'll clean things right up, making for some small, tidy waves. By Friday afternoon, the wind drops even more with a slight air, and it'll stay clean. Saturday morning the 5th might be your best bet if you want a total glass-off – the wind goes glassy, with a tiny 1ft SSW swell. It's not going to be big, but for a beginner or someone wanting a longboard, that could be a very pleasant session if you can find a bank that holds it. Keep in mind, El Medano rarely breaks and it can get crowded sometimes, so you'll need to be on it.
After that little window, it all turns to custard from Saturday afternoon onwards right through to the end of the forecast period. We're back into lumpy cross-shore winds and messy, choppy surf. By Sunday the 13th of September, the energy drops to almost nothing (9), so don't hold your breath.
So, to sum it up: the standout is the morning of Saturday the 5th of September for a possible glassy, clean but tiny session at El Medano. Friday the 4th is your other option with a little more size. Everything else is a non-starter.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SSW 12 |
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 kJ | 61 | 79 | 107 | 104 | 89 | 186 | 307 | 404 | 547 | 446 | 513 | 376 | 297 | 277 | 196 | 208 | 133 | 154 | 88 | 96 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:54PM2.09m | 3:14AM1.92m | 3:26PM2.08m | 3:47AM1.91m | 4:00PM2.01m | 4:21AM1.86m | 4:37PM1.90m | 5:00AM1.77m | 5:20PM1.75m | 5:47AM1.66m | 6:15PM1.57m | 6:49AM1.53m | 7:34PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM0.04m | 9:12AM0.11m | 9:38PM0.06m | 9:46AM0.14m | 10:10PM0.11m | 10:22AM0.20m | 10:47PM0.22m | 11:04AM0.30m | 11:29PM0.35m | 11:55AM0.43m | 00:23AM0.51m | 1:07PM0.56m | 1:44AM0.64m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 32 | 95 | 89 | 186 | 307 | 404 | 547 | 446 | 513 | 376 | 297 | 269 | 139 | 88 | 46 | 55 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | S 19 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NE 7 | SW 8 | NNW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 135 | 133 | 85 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 9 | — | S 10 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NE 10 | W 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 61 | 79 | 107 | 104 | 69 | 55 | 24 | 87 | 55 | 86 | 76 | 110 | 188 | 277 | 196 | 208 | 19 | 154 | 88 | 96 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Medano provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Medano can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Medano 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 Medano) 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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