Surf Forecasts:
El Muelle surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, S swell with 5,726 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Muelle in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
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 what’s on offer.
The next couple of days are a write-off, so don’t even bother. Sunday the 23rd is a total loss with big, messy, cross-on southerly swell – 13ft sets but with a fierce cross-onshore wind, it’s just a washing machine. That massive combined energy (6112) is all power and no form. The water is sitting at 51°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t freeze at least.
The real window opens up Monday morning the 24th. That’s the standout. El Muelle comes alive with a clean 7ft groundswell from the south, 11-second period, and glassy conditions. The offshore wind is light NW, so the surface will be almost perfect. This is proper wave energy too (1165) – solid, powerful, and well-shaped. It’s a bit sizey for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the one to chase. The cross-off wind on Tuesday the 25th keeps things clean, but the swell drops to 5ft, though that afternoon bump from the SE with a 14-second period gives it a bit more punch (1103). Wednesday the 26th stays clean with 6ft south-east swell, but the energy is backing off.
After that, the swell quickly fades. From Thursday the 27th onward, we’re looking at small, weak waves. The 4ft on Thursday morning is clean but gutless (356), and by Friday the 28th it’s down to 2ft. There’s a long, flat spell coming. From the 30th of August right through to the 5th of September, it’s mostly tiny, inconsistent, and not worth paddling out for. The combined energy drops into the double digits or low triple digits – weak stuff.
There is a little flicker of life on the 6th of September. That Sunday morning brings a 6ft southerly swell (769) with clean cross-off wind, but it’s still a week and a half out, so don’t book your flights yet. By the 7th of September, it’s back to small and choppy.
Bottom line: if you want a decent wave, point your board at El Muelle on Monday morning the 24th. That’s the pick of the whole run. Glassy, decent size, proper energy. After that, it’s a long wait for anything worth getting wet for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6112 | 4304 | 2049 | 1165 | 867 | 584 | 394 | 726 | 1086 | 1119 | 961 | 673 | 416 | 309 | 168 | 110 | 101 | 88 | 86 | 94 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:07PM1.12m | 4:37AM0.82m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:35PM0.34m | 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 | |||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 6112 | 4304 | 2049 | 1165 | 867 | 584 | 394 | 726 | 1086 | 1119 | 961 | 673 | 416 | 309 | 168 | 66 | 101 | 88 | 86 | 94 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 10 | SSW 10 | E 9 | SE 13 | SSE 10 | S 9 | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 20 | 2 | 111 | 302 | 2 | — | — | 32 | 23 | 26 | 41 | 110 | 63 | 35 | 33 | 14 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 10 | S 11 | ESE 18 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | — | — | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 32 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 21 | 12 | 16 | — | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 31 | 30 | 90 | 66 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | 34 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 79 | 43 | 0 | 34 | 79 | 435 | 443 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
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