Surf Forecasts:
El Muelle surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Muelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the wait is worth it. The best surf of the whole window is definitely on the 5th of September, with a serious stand-out session on the morning of the 10th of September as well. The first few days are pretty flat and not worth paddling out for.
The Early Days (26th August – 4th September)
Honestly, the first week is a write-off. The swell is small, wonky, and the wind is mostly rubbish. There’s a tiny window on Friday morning, the 28th of August, at El Muelle. It’s a beach/pier setup, and we’re looking at a weak 3ft swell from the ENE, period of 8 seconds. Combined energy is only 208 – that’s very weak. The wind is offshore from the WNW though, which is a major positive, so it’ll be clean. But the waves are tiny and weak. Not worth rushing for. The crowds are only sometimes a problem here, but with this quality, it’ll be empty.
The rest of the week is a total blank. The swell drops to knee-high, the wind is messy, and the energy drops into the double digits (76, 66, 64). It’s a proper dead spell. The water temperature is sitting at 50°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s not much comfort when there’s nothing to ride.
The Turnaround (5th September – 10th September)
Now we’re talking. Saturday, the 5th of September, is the first real standout. The morning session at El Muelle is the pick of the forecast. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the S, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a solid groundswell with good energy. The combined energy jumps to 677 (moderate, heading towards strong). But the best part? The wind is from the NW at just 3 mph, completely glassy. This will be clean, lined-up, and a joy to paddle out into. The swell direction is from the S, which is close to the optimum SSE direction for this spot. It’s good for intermediates, but the 4ft is small enough for beginners too. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
The Heavy Stuff (6th September – 10th September)
The 6th of September morning sees a jump in size, but it’s a short-period 7ft ENE windswell at 7 seconds. Combined energy is 1013 (strong), but the period is too short for quality. The wind is cross-off from the N, so it’s clean, but the waves will be fat and bumpy. The afternoon is better with a 5ft, but still short period.
The 10th of September is the other big one. Thursday morning, we’ve got a 7ft SSE swell with a period of 10 seconds. Combined energy is 1052 (strong). The wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, creating a moderate offshore breeze. This is going to be clean, powerful, and hollow. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s getting into intermediate territory, and it’s not one for beginners. The swell direction is SSE, which is exactly the optimum direction for this spot – it’s hitting it perfectly. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers. The afternoon is also good, with a 7ft swell and an 11-second period, combined energy of 1000, and clean cross-off wind. This is a solid, consistent day of proper surf.
The water remains a touch warmer than normal, which is a small bonus.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. The 5th of September morning is the best for clean, fun, small waves, and the 10th of September morning is the one for the more experienced crew looking for power and size. Get those dates locked in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1823 | 1463 | 755 | 423 | 314 | 142 | 103 | 140 | 113 | 84 | 105 | 64 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 45 | 90 | 88 | 113 | 121 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:13AM1.09m | 9:32PM1.28m | 9:48AM1.17m | 10:18PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:01AM0.26m | 3:55PM0.30m | 4:34AM0.31m | 4:42PM0.24m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 5 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 7 |
1823 | 1463 | 755 | 423 | 314 | 73 | 103 | 140 | 113 | 84 | 105 | 64 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 15 | 90 | 88 | 113 | 121 | 112 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | ENE 10 |
— | — | 82 | 38 | 51 | 59 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 146 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 142 | 69 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 3 | NE 5 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | — |
87 | 111 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 49 | 111 | 124 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 309 | 80 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 34 | 11 | 36 | 36 | 205 | 37 | 0 |
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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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