Surf Forecasts:
El Muelle surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Muelle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Muelle in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Muelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be real here. I’ve looked at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The swell is there, but the wind is just not playing ball. We’re looking at onshore winds almost every single day, which is a proper buzzkill for a spot like El Muelle.
El Muelle is a reef and point set-up that likes a good NNW swell, and we’ve got a consistent northerly swell running through the whole period. The issue is that from Wednesday the 5th of August right through to at least the morning of the 20th, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, blowing from the north or north-northeast. That’s going to leave the surface choppy and messy. The combined wave energy sits around moderate numbers, mostly between 100 and 280 (163-281), which tells you there’s enough push, but the quality is just not there.
We do see a slight window of improvement around the morning of the 19th, when the wind drops to a light breeze (6 mph) and it’s onshore, so still not perfect but a little less messy. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the north with a 9-second period, giving it a bit of shape. The energy is still moderate (140). This is the closest we get to something workable, but it’s still not a standout.
The 15th and 16th of August see the swell building to 5 ft, with the combined energy ramping up to 281 and 334. That’s the most power we see, but with a fresh breeze onshore (19 mph), it’s going to be a blown-out, choppy mess. With that kind of wind and a beach-and-reef setup, this honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Overall, there’s no real “standout” session here. The gap between the first day (5th) and the 20th is a solid two-week stretch of poor surf conditions. If you’re desperate, the 19th morning is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. It’s a blank run, but for this area, that’s not unusual.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 58 | 93 | 100 | 158 | 76 | 98 | 78 | 260 | 241 | 263 | 241 | 205 | 173 | 178 | 147 | 131 | 107 | 103 | 80 | 102 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:46PM1.97m | 7:24AM1.86m | 7:54PM1.84m | 8:41AM1.80m | 9:24PM1.77m | 10:10AM1.85m | 10:54PM1.83m | 11:27AM2.01m | 00:06AM1.98m | 12:29PM2.21m | 1:03AM2.14m | 1:20PM2.42m | 1:51AM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:26PM0.55m | 1:00AM0.54m | 1:30PM0.65m | 2:11AM0.65m | 2:57PM0.70m | 3:40AM0.68m | 4:33PM0.62m | 5:05AM0.60m | 5:51PM0.44m | 6:11AM0.45m | 6:50PM0.24m | 7:04AM0.29m | 7:40PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 10 | ENE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | N 8 | NE 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 13 |
| kJ | 39 | 44 | 40 | 50 | 76 | 60 | 57 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 60 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | NE 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | N 14 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 2 | 24 | 38 | 47 | 34 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 10 | N 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | NW 7 | W 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 6 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 58 | 93 | 100 | 158 | 75 | 98 | 78 | 260 | 241 | 263 | 241 | 205 | 173 | 178 | 147 | 131 | 107 | 103 | 80 | 102 | 92 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 223 | 290 | 223 | 223 | 290 | 223 | 223 | 223 | 437 | 438 | 223 | 437 | 223 | 549 | 438 | 437 | 1597 | 437 | 223 | 540 |
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