Surf Forecasts:
El Muelle surf forecast from 25 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, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SE swell with 1,697 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 1.9m 15s 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3AM.
| 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 | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Muelle over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what El Muelle has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, not going to lie.
The big news is actually right now. We’ve got a solid pulse of groundswell hitting the coast today and tomorrow. This is a proper southeast swell pushing in. On Tuesday the 25th, we’re seeing waves around 5 ft from the SSE with a period of 10 seconds, so there’s some decent energy in the water (493). The wind is a cross-offshore from the north, and it’s blowing at 12 mph, which should keep things fairly clean for a beach/pier setup. It’s not perfect, but it’s rideable.
The real standout of the week looks to be Wednesday the 26th. The swell ramps up a notch – we’re talking 6 ft from the SE with a 15-second period. That's a proper long-period groundswell, pumping some serious energy into the water (1697). The wind is still cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph. This is going to produce some meaty, well-shaped waves. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for any intermediate and above, this is the session to target. The afternoon on the 26th will still be good, coming in at 6 ft, but the energy drops slightly to 1355. Thursday morning the 27th cleans right up with lighter westerly winds and the swell still a fun 4 ft.
After that, things really wind down. We’ve got a long run of small, weak surf starting from the 28th of August. For Friday the 28th, the swell drops to under 3 ft. The highlight of this period is Friday afternoon – the wind goes completely calm, and we get a glassy 3 ft wave from the ENE. It’s small, but if you want some clean, uncrowded fun on a log or a fish, that’s your window. From Saturday the 29th all the way through to the 1st of September, it’s just tiny. We’re looking at 3 ft to 3 ft waves from the ENE with periods around 9 seconds. The energy is weak, with values like 105 to 128. It’s basically flat with a ripple in the water.
There’s a bit of a hopeful bump on the 2nd of September with a fresh offshore wind, but the swell is still tiny. The next real change comes on the 3rd of September, but it’s bad news. We get a jump in size to 6 ft from the SSW, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected mess (7-second period, 376 energy). By the afternoon, the wind is a near gale hitting 34 mph from the SSW. That’s a blow-out. The following few days continue that theme: lumpy, onshore, and not worth the hassle with winds over 18 mph.
The tail end of the forecast around the 7th and 8th of September looks like more of the same small, clean but weak conditions. The morning of the 7th might offer a tiny clean wave if the wind holds, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The 9th of September shows a bit more energy (305) from the ENE with a 10-second period and a gentle cross-shore, but it’s still marginal.
Best Bet: Without a doubt, get out for Wednesday the 26th of August. The southeast swell at 6 ft with a 15-second period and a manageable cross-offshore wind will be the best waves of the whole outlook. Aim for the morning session. The water temperature anomaly isn’t given here, so we’ll just say it feels like a normal late summer water temp.
If you can’t make Wednesday, the glassy Friday afternoon the 28th is your only other clean option for a surf, even though it’s tiny.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), 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 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
584 | 394 | 605 | 1285 | 1697 | 1355 | 744 | 423 | 314 | 142 | 131 | 154 | 116 | 119 | 98 | 94 | 98 | 98 | 73 | |
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-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
584 | 394 | 302 | 1285 | 1697 | 1355 | 744 | 423 | 314 | 78 | 131 | 154 | 116 | 119 | 98 | 94 | 98 | 98 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 14 | S 9 | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 7 |
2 | 85 | 605 | 2 | — | — | 71 | 30 | 50 | 142 | 68 | 61 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SE 19 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 9 |
12 | 14 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 30 | 16 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | NNW 2 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 4 |
8 | 14 | 24 | 76 | 72 | 107 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 455 | 79 | 34 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 34 |
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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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