
Surf Forecasts:
El Muelle surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SW swell with 2,112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Muelle in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Muelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, giving you the straight-up on the local surf scene for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but things build up to a couple of solid windows. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The first real action kicks off Saturday, August 8, afternoon at El Muelle. Swell is up to 12 feet coming from the SW, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-off, keeping things reasonably clean. There's a lot of energy in the water (1793), but this is a big one. At 12 feet, this is strictly for the experienced crew. It’s a beach/pier setup, so that long period (9 seconds) isn't a huge factor here, but the power is real. The morning session that same day is smaller at 8 feet, but the wind is stronger (35 km/h), so the afternoon is the better call if you’ve got the skills.
Sunday, August 9, morning is another big day. Again, 12 feet from the WSW, period of 9 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is even higher (1903). Same story – this is expert territory. The afternoon on Sunday gets messy with a cross-shore wind and poor conditions, so forget that.
Monday, August 10 starts to drop. The swell is down to 8 feet, but the wind is a cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy. The afternoon shows a long-period swell (12 seconds) from the SSW, but the energy is still high (2520). It’s a marginal call, and the wind isn't doing us any favors.
Now, here’s one of the true standouts. Tuesday, August 11, morning. The swell drops to a manageable 6 feet from the S, with a solid 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the WNW at only 10 km/h. It’s clean. The energy is moderate (1251). This is the best session for the confident intermediate surfer all week. The water is glassy, and the waves will have good shape. The afternoon goes onshore and drops off, so don't sleep in.
Wednesday, August 12, morning is a glassy dream. Swell is 4 feet from the S, period of 10 seconds, and the wind is absolutely glassy at 5 km/h from the NE. The energy is low (494), so it’s a small wave day, but it will be clean as a whistle. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The afternoon gets smaller and choppy.
Thursday, August 13, morning repeats the glassy conditions. 4 feet from the S, 11-second period, and a slick 5 km/h wind from the ENE. The energy is very low (312). Again, small but perfect conditions.
Friday, August 14, morning is a small but clean day. 3 feet from the S, 10-second period, with a gentle offshore wind from the WNW (15 km/h). The energy is low (226), but it’s surfable and clean.
After that, we hit a long gap. From Saturday, August 15, right through to Saturday, August 22, conditions are poor. The swell is either too small (1 feet to 3 feet) or the wind is a howling cross-onshore, creating lumpy, choppy, and generally ugly surf. For a few days in there, from the 17th to the 19th, the swell turns huge (10 feet to 13 feet) from the E and ESE, but it’s accompanied by strong, messy winds. That setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a blank run of nearly a week.
Then, there’s a promising but distant standout. Sunday, August 23, morning. The forecast shows a clean 7 feet from the S, with a nice 13-second period and a gentle offshore wind from the NW. The energy is solid (1632). This is for the experienced surfers again, but it’s a long way off. The forecast will likely change, but it’s a good one to keep an eye on.
So, for the best surf on offer, hit Tuesday morning, August 11 for the best combo of size and clean conditions. If you just want to get wet on a small board, Wednesday and Thursday mornings (Aug 12-13) are glassy heaven. Stay out of the water from the 15th to the 22nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 15 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
35 | 723 | 1722 | 1651 | 1814 | 1146 | 817 | 949 | 1343 | 1257 | 683 | 456 | 510 | 260 | 355 | 250 | 281 | 191 | 260 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:12AM1.00m | 2:10PM1.29m | 3:19AM0.95m | 3:13PM1.35m | 4:27AM0.92m | 4:19PM1.41m | 5:31AM0.92m | 5:24PM1.47m | 6:29AM0.94m | 6:26PM1.51m | 7:23AM0.98m | 7:24PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57AM0.53m | 9:36PM0.18m | 8:43AM0.55m | 10:49PM0.15m | 9:44AM0.55m | 00:02AM0.11m | 10:59AM0.53m | 1:08AM0.07m | 12:20PM0.48m | 2:06AM0.04m | 1:31PM0.41m | 2:58AM0.04m | |||||||
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | -1 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
28 | 104 | 71 | 35 | 89 | 190 | 568 | 822 | 1343 | 1257 | 683 | 449 | 510 | 260 | 302 | 250 | 281 | 191 | 260 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | E 10 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 9 | SSE 15 | S 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
35 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1177 | 568 | 568 | 456 | 60 | 108 | 355 | 130 | 31 | 42 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | SSE 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | NE 8 |
23 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 126 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 69 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
28 | 723 | 1722 | 1651 | 1814 | 1146 | 817 | 949 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 140 | 221 | 574 | 221 | 157 | 613 | 221 | 43 | 43 | 36 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 79 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
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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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