Surf Forecasts:
El Muelle surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, N swell with 241 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Muelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this 16-day window is a bit of a grind for El Muelle. We’ve got a consistent run of onshore winds and a string of "poor surf conditions" labels that keep the scores at zero across the board. The swell is there, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell that’s just not cooperating with the break.
The first week is a washout. From Wednesday the 12th right through to Saturday the 22nd, it’s a relentless parade of moderate onshore breezes—mostly from the N and NNE at 15 to 16 mph. The swell sits around 2 ft to 5 ft, but the period is a weak 5 to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (between 123 and 342). The wind is almost always straight onshore, with a few days of cross-onshore chop, making it ugly. There’s no standout session in that first stretch.
We do get a slight flicker of hope around the 22nd and 23rd, where the swell period edges up to 10 seconds, suggesting a bit more push. The combined energy climbs into the 300s (306 to 337), and the swell direction is from the N, which is a solid match for El Muelle’s optimum. But the wind is still howling onshore at 16 mph, keeping things blown out. It’s frustrating because the potential is there, but the conditions won’t let it shine.
The second week, from the 24th of August onward, is more of the same. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, the swell hangs around 4 ft to 5 ft, and the period drops back to 8 seconds. The combined energy stays moderate (178 to 298). There’s no real reprieve.
If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might look interesting—consistent onshore wind and a decent little chop. But for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. This is a classic blank run for this area. Hang tight, keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 6 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 45 | 52 | 61 | 86 | 81 | 79 | 104 | 131 | 147 | 183 | 152 | 135 | 131 | 156 | 191 | 201 | 215 | 201 | 198 | 198 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:06PM2.58m | 2:34AM2.36m | 2:48PM2.66m | 3:15AM2.38m | 3:28PM2.66m | 3:53AM2.35m | 4:07PM2.56m | 4:30AM2.27m | 4:45PM2.40m | 5:07AM2.15m | 5:23PM2.19m | 5:44AM2.00m | 6:02PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50AM0.16m | 8:24PM-0.05m | 8:31AM0.08m | 9:05PM-0.09m | 9:11AM0.05m | 9:43PM-0.05m | 9:49AM0.09m | 10:20PM0.06m | 10:27AM0.19m | 10:55PM0.21m | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:44AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.58m | |||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 41 | 61 | 86 | 55 | 54 | 39 | 38 | 53 | 40 | 41 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 191 | 201 | 215 | 201 | 198 | 198 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NW 11 | N 10 | S 16 | S 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 34 | 12 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 3 | NNW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 6 |
| kJ | 45 | 52 | 50 | 74 | 81 | 79 | 104 | 131 | 147 | 183 | 152 | 135 | 131 | 156 | 1 | 26 | — | — | 16 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 290 | 290 | 290 | 13 | 290 | 13 | 13 | 291 | 296 | 209 | 183 | 203 | 183 | 203 | 13 | 13 | 68 | 45 | 13 | 45 | 13 |
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