El Muelle Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.30° S 57.86° W

El Muelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Muelle sea temperature is
10.3°C
1.9° 

El Muelle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Muelle surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SE swell with 1,719 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Muelle in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Muelle over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for El Muelle over this 16-day stretch. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of sessions that’ll get the blood pumping if you time it right. Remember, this is a beach/pier setup, so it’s pretty exposed to whatever’s coming.

The water is sitting at 51°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. A bit of extra warmth in the water is never a bad thing.

The run kicks off with a solid standout. On Monday morning, 24 August, we’ve got glassy conditions with a light 5 km/h west wind. The swell is a clean 7ft from the south, rolling in with an 11-second period and a strong combined energy reading (1165). This is excellent surf, but at that size, it’s strictly for experienced surfers. The swell direction is hitting that optimum SSE angle, so the pier setup should be shaping up nicely. This is the best on offer.

Monday afternoon, however, gets messy. The wind swings east and picks up to 15 km/h, making things cross-on and choppy. Marginal.

Tuesday, 25 August, sees the swell drop to 5ft from the SSE, but a 20-25 km/h north wind is cross-off. It’s clean but the wave quality is only so-so. Not a priority.

Wednesday, 26 August, the swell bumps back up to 6ft from the SE, with a very long 16-second period. That’s a serious groundswell. Combined energy is strong (1719). The north-northeast wind is cross-off and fresh at 25 km/h, so it’s clean. This is a good window for skilled surfers, but that long period might make it a bit straight and fat off the beach. The wave quality is still rated as marginal, so keep your expectations in check.

Thursday morning, 27 August, offers a little window with offshore winds from the NNW at 15 km/h. The swell is 4ft from the SE, 12-second period. Combined energy is moderate (416). This is a clean, surfable option but nothing to write home about.

From Friday, 28 August, through the end of the first week and into the second, things get quiet. We’re looking at small, weak swell between 2ft and 3ft, with combined energy often dipping into double digits. There’s a glassy moment on Friday afternoon (3ft from the ENE), and again on Thursday morning, 3 September, when a 3ft easterly swell meets glassy conditions and offshore light wind. But these are tiny waves, better for a longboard or a beginner.

From 4 September onward, it’s really not worth planning a trip around. The swell tries to pick up to 7ft on 4 September, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the northeast at 30-35 km/h, making it lumpy and poor for surfing. For the rest of the run, it’s mostly small, windy, and messy. If you’re a kitesurfer, the open beach and strong cross-off winds from the west around 5-6 September might be your ticket, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.

So here’s the call: Monday morning, 24 August, is the clear standout. Wednesday morning, 26 August, is a solid second option for the experienced crew. After that, we’ve got a long stretch of small, ordinary waves, so keep an eye on the conditions if you’re hoping for something better.

Stay safe, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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S
11
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SSE
11
1.7
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.3
SE
14
1.9
SE
13
1.9
SE
16
1.8
SE
14
1.5
SE
13
1.2
SE
12
1
SE
12
0.8
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11
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8
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9
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Energy kJ
1165
867
584
394
605
1285
1719
1238
744
416
268
142
71
140
119
124
103
94
90
90
94
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
E
25
NNE
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
NNE
25
N
5
NNW
15
NNW
15
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NW
10
WNW
5
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15
WNW
5
SSW
10
N
10
NW
20
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:07PM1.14m
5:33AM0.82m
5:03PM1.17m
6:19AM0.83m
5:54PM1.22m
6:59AM0.86m
6:41PM1.27m
7:34AM0.90m
7:24PM1.30m
8:07AM0.95m
8:06PM1.32m
8:39AM1.02m
8:49PM1.31m
Low Tide
9:32AM0.62m
11:40PM0.33m
10:35AM0.61m
00:38AM0.29m
11:40AM0.59m
1:27AM0.26m
12:39PM0.54m
2:10AM0.23m
1:32PM0.49m
2:49AM0.22m
2:22PM0.43m
3:26AM0.23m
3:09PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the El Muelle Surf forecast

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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