
Surf Forecasts:
El Muelle surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Muelle this week:
The surf forecast for El Muelle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Muelle in the next 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Muelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the only game in town for this forecast period: El Muelle. It’s a beach and pier setup, and over the next two weeks, it’s mostly going to be a battle between the swell and the wind.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a rough start. For the 31st of July and all the way through to the morning of the 2nd of August, the surf is tiny or just a mess. There’s practically nothing worth paddling out for. We’re talking about a 3-day dry spell right at the beginning here.
Things finally show a pulse of life on Sunday the 2nd of August in the afternoon. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell rolling in from the south with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, carrying some decent energy (515). The wind is a cross-offshore, which will keep the faces looking alright. This is the first real chance to wet a line, but the morning of that same day is still a write-off with a cross-shore wind.
The Standout
Honestly, the one window that looks genuinely good for everyone is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. We’ve got 5 ft of swell from the SSE with an 11-second period. That’s a nice, solid head-high wave with plenty of push and a moderate energy reading (630). The wind is a light 6 mph from the west, making it a clean, cross-offshore breeze. The water is about average for this time of year. For a spot like this, that combo is as good as it gets. It’s not too big for the intermediates, but beginners might find it a bit much.
From Tuesday the 4th onward, it gets pretty average again. There are glimmers: Tuesday morning is clean and rideable with 3 ft of swell, but nothing else really fires until we get to Friday the 9th of August. That morning pushes 6 ft from the south, but the onshore wind from the SW is going to hack it up, making it more of a windsurfing or kiting show than a surfing one. The same goes for the weekend after that, with big, lumpy, and messy surf that’s really only going to appeal to the experts looking for a challenge in choppy conditions. There’s a pulse of 8 ft on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th of August, but it’s short period (7 seconds) and cross-shore. The energy jumps up (1276 on the 15th), but with that wind, it’s going to be a grindy, frustrating day.
So, to wrap it up: if you can only get in the water once, make it Monday morning, the 3rd of August. That's the one. The rest of the run is a waiting game with a lot of close-outs and wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
43 | 24 | 12 | 267 | 274 | 253 | 223 | 145 | 409 | 572 | 521 | 436 | 281 | 173 | 117 | 64 | 153 | 71 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:43AM0.90m | 8:30PM1.32m | 9:18AM0.93m | 9:11PM1.31m | 9:51AM0.97m | 9:52PM1.29m | 10:25AM1.02m | 10:35PM1.26m | 11:01AM1.07m | 11:21PM1.20m | 11:40AM1.13m | 00:12AM1.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22AM0.20m | 2:45PM0.50m | 4:02AM0.19m | 3:31PM0.47m | 4:39AM0.21m | 4:16PM0.43m | 5:15AM0.25m | 5:01PM0.39m | 5:48AM0.30m | 5:46PM0.35m | 6:20AM0.37m | 6:35PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 |
43 | 24 | 12 | 267 | 274 | 253 | 223 | 145 | 409 | 572 | 521 | 436 | 281 | 173 | 117 | 57 | 153 | 71 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 61 | 73 | 100 | 47 | 101 | 64 | 40 | 26 | 25 | 64 | 37 | 18 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 9 | — | — | S 16 | SSE 13 | — | SW 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 59 | — | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | W 3 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | — |
266 | 275 | 344 | 2 | 80 | 108 | — | — | 6 | 46 | — | — | 5 | 26 | 26 | — | 3 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 612 | 79 | 526 | 37 | 221 | 221 | 37 | 34 | 79 | 34 | 0 | 45 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 34 | 522 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Muelle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Muelle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Muelle 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 Muelle) 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 Muelle 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.
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