Surf Forecasts:
El Mongol surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NW swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Mongol this week:
The surf forecast for El Mongol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Mongol in the next 16 days are 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Mongol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a real test of patience around these parts. We’ve got a long, flat spell ahead, and I’m not just talking a day or two – the first proper surf that’s even worth mentioning doesn’t show its face until Sunday the 9th, and even then, it’s a marginal one. The swell energy is weak, sitting at 119 units, and we’re looking at a modest 3ft of northwest groundswell. The wind’s glassy in the morning, which is a saving grace, but the vibe is ordinary. It’s a case of getting wet just to say you did, not because it’s any good.
The following week, right through to the 16th, is pretty much a write-off. There are waves, sure, but they’re small, short-period stuff, barely pushing 2ft, and the energy is mostly in the weak range, with values in the 30s to 90s. The wind stays light and often glassy, which is nice, but you’re just bobbing around on waist-high slop. The best you can say for it is that it’s clean, but there’s no push.
We finally get a bit of a pulse around the 17th and 18th, but even then, it’s still messy. The swell bumps up to 4ft, but the period is short and the wind isn't helping. The 22nd is where things get interesting, but it’s a double-edged sword. We finally see a real swell – 6ft of northwest windswell with a period of 10 seconds and a strong 663 units of energy behind it. But it’s also coming with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind, which is going to chop it right up. At that size, it’s not for beginners, and with that wind, it’s going to be a battle. For a spot like El Mongol (Puerto Plata), which is a reef and can handle a bit of size, this is more of a challenge than a treat. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.
The only faint glimmer of hope is the water temperature. At 71°, it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a small comfort when you’re scratching for scraps.
So, in short, there’s nothing that stands out as a must-surf session in this entire 16-day window. It’s a flat, quiet stretch. The good news is that it tends not to stay this poor for long around here, and forecasts can change. But for now, keep the board in the car and the wax in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 29 | 103 | 111 | 81 | 71 | 75 | 83 | 74 | 70 | 61 | 52 | 45 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 140 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 11:43AM3.29m | 00:22AM3.20m | 1:04PM3.35m | 1:46AM3.25m | 2:21PM3.53m | 2:59AM3.43m | 3:26PM3.80m | 3:59AM3.66m | 4:20PM4.06m | 4:50AM3.87m | 5:08PM4.27m | 5:35AM4.01m | 5:52PM4.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56PM1.43m | 6:34AM1.42m | 7:31PM1.37m | 8:01AM1.32m | 8:50PM1.13m | 9:10AM1.10m | 9:50PM0.85m | 10:06AM0.85m | 10:40PM0.59m | 10:53AM0.63m | 11:25PM0.42m | 11:36AM0.49m | 00:06AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 31 | 29 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 103 | 111 | 81 | 71 | 75 | 83 | 74 | 70 | 61 | 52 | 45 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 140 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 12 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | W 7 | W 7 | N 10 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 4 | NW 12 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 23 | 35 | 28 | 13 | 1 | 23 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NE 4 | — | — | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 13 | NNE 5 | N 4 | — | N 4 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 214 | 6 | 340 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 131 | 21 | 165 | 361 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Mongol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Mongol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Mongol 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 Mongol) 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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