Surf Forecasts:
El Morro de la Virgen surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 535 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Morro de la Virgen this week:
The surf forecast for El Morro de la Virgen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Morro de la Virgen in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Morro de la Virgen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for El Morro de la Virgen. Let's get straight into it.
Honestly, this stretch is a tough one. We're looking at a long, dry spell for decent waves. For the first ten days, from now through the 22nd of September, it's pretty much a write-off. You'll see dribbles here and there, but the wind is a constant problem – mostly cross or cross-onshore – and the swell is weak. The only exception is a small window on the morning of Monday the 14th. It's not a standout by any stretch, but with a glassy 2ft SSE swell at 10 seconds, it's the best we've got in that first week. The combined swell energy is a modest 186, so don't expect much push. It's really just a chance to get wet on a clean, small day.
The pattern finally breaks on the 23rd of September, when a cleaner, stronger S swell pushes in. The morning of Wednesday the 23rd sees a solid 7ft S swell (moderate energy at 831) with clean, cross-offshore winds from the SSW. That's a decent amount of size for an intermediate break – it's getting into the territory where beginners should sit it out. But the wind keeps it clean.
Now, if you want the one true standout of this entire 16-day outlook, circle Thursday the 24th of September. The morning is where it's at. We have a beautiful 6ft SSE groundswell, with a period stretching to 12 seconds, and clean, gentle offshore winds from the SSW. That's a recipe for long, lined-up waves. The combined energy is pumping at 804, which tells you there's proper power in the water. This is the pick of the period. It's a classic, quality groundswell that will hold up nicely here. The afternoon still has some life with a 5ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, but the wind swings cross-shore, so get out there in the morning.
So, to sum it up: a long wait, a couple of small glassy days for the patient, and then one clear winner on the morning of Thursday the 24th. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so you might have company for that Thursday morning session, but it'll be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | E 8 | S 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 463 | 310 | 114 | 102 | 102 | 92 | 40 | 29 | 184 | 418 | 407 | 293 | 168 | 119 | 72 | 26 | 16 | 14 | 32 | 49 | 60 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:34PM0.19m | 8:57PM0.35m | 9:12AM0.41m | 2:12PM0.19m | 9:44PM0.32m | 3:12AM0.23m | 2:50PM0.19m | 10:30PM0.30m | 4:05AM0.23m | 3:29PM0.19m | 11:13PM0.28m | 4:59AM0.23m | 4:12PM0.19m | 11:57PM0.26m | 5:57AM0.23m | 12:02PM0.39m | 00:40AM0.24m | 6:58AM0.23m | 12:44PM0.37m | 1:25AM0.22m | |
Low Tide | 12:08PM0.18m | 00:09AM0.19m | 5:21AM0.10m | 1:04PM0.19m | 00:52AM0.18m | 6:04AM0.12m | 2:00PM0.19m | 6:37PM0.01m | 6:46AM0.15m | 2:55PM0.19m | 7:22PM0.02m | 7:27AM0.17m | 3:48PM0.19m | 8:08PM0.05m | 8:08AM0.19m | 4:37PM0.18m | 8:54PM0.07m | 3:42AM0.15m | 5:24PM0.18m | 9:43PM0.09m | |
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 69 | 114 | 67 | 71 | 92 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 418 | 407 | 293 | 168 | 119 | 72 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | S 9 | S 15 | SSE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 69 | 107 | 102 | 102 | 38 | 40 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | S 15 | E 9 | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 8 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | S 9 | E 10 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 27 | — | 14 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | SW 5 | S 7 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 463 | 310 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 84 | 184 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17 | — | — | 11 | 32 | 49 | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 312 | 301 | 491 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 598 | 312 | 91 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 869 | 618 | 344 | 86 |
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