
Surf Forecasts:
El Medano surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 391 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Medano over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've gotta be straight with you – for El Medano, the next couple of weeks are a write-off for a decent paddle. We're looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf on offer.
The outlook kicks off on Tuesday, the 7th of July, but honestly, it's not worth paddling out. The swell is tiny, barely 1ft from the SSW, and that cross-on wind is just going to mess it up. The energy is weak (73), and we're looking at poor, lumpy conditions. That's the story for several days. The water temp is around 73°, which is about normal for this time of year.
We've got a gap with absolutely nothing worth recommending until we hit Tuesday, the 21st of July. Even then, the swell picks up to 6ft from the NE, but the energy, while moderate (795), is still paired with cross-on winds. That's poor surf. It's not until Wednesday the 22nd of July that we see a slight glimmer. On the Wednesday afternoon, we finally get a bit of glassy wind with the wind swinging to the SE, and a 6ft NE swell showing moderate energy (411). It's the only session in the whole 16 days that rates a mention as even "expect good surf conditions". The swell period is short at 8 seconds, so it won't be groundswell quality, but at least it'll be clean. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is the standout, but it's still only a 6ft swell so it's rideable for most.
For the rest of the time, the wind is relentless from the ENE and NE, and even when the swell gets up over 5ft, the quality is trashed. It's a beach and reef set-up, and with that constant cross-on wind and poor shape, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you ask me. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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31 | 61 | 29 | 53 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 83 | 77 | 74 | 89 | 298 | 295 | 246 | 326 | 227 | 269 | 263 | 222 | 218 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:13PM1.66m | 7:58AM1.52m | 8:18PM1.60m | 9:08AM1.53m | 9:33PM1.58m | 10:20AM1.60m | 10:50PM1.62m | 11:27AM1.71m | 11:59PM1.71m | 12:26PM1.85m | 00:58AM1.80m | 1:20PM1.99m | 1:52AM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:52PM0.54m | 1:37AM0.44m | 1:58PM0.57m | 2:43AM0.46m | 3:16PM0.56m | 3:56AM0.44m | 4:34PM0.47m | 5:06AM0.39m | 5:44PM0.34m | 6:08AM0.30m | 6:45PM0.20m | 7:03AM0.21m | 7:39PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NE 5 | SSW 15 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
31 | 61 | 29 | 53 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 27 | 77 | 33 | 11 | 298 | 295 | 246 | 326 | 227 | 269 | 263 | 222 | 218 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | S 19 | S 18 |
10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 83 | 3 | 72 | 70 | 81 | 93 | 93 | 65 | 58 | 57 | 37 | 7 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | — | W 7 | — | S 10 | S 10 | NW 9 | — | S 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | NE 5 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 |
2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 11 | 8 | 89 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 5 |
30 | 13 | 17 | 36 | 36 | 18 | 39 | 45 | 69 | 39 | 74 | 33 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 21 | 13 | 31 | 22 | 54 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1274 | 1274 | 714 | 19 | 19 | 528 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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Information about the El Medano Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Medano may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.










