El Murcielago Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.94° S 80.73° W

El Murcielago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Murcielago sea temperature is
27.3°C
4.7° 

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


El Murcielago surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Murcielago this week:

The surf forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Murcielago in the next 16 days are 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 21st Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 26th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
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Saturday
26
Sunday
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16
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16
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16
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16
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16
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15
0.4
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14
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13
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13
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13
0.4
WSW
14
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
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WSW
13
0.8
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13
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
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0.7
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
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103
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99
62
84
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69
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44
71
98
180
236
222
219
212
145
103
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
S
15
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15
SSW
5
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20
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15
SSW
10
SW
25
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SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
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5
SSE
15
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:30AM1.88m
00:33AM2.00m
12:44PM1.97m
1:26AM2.14m
1:38PM2.12m
2:08AM2.30m
2:21PM2.27m
2:43AM2.46m
2:59PM2.42m
3:17AM2.60m
3:36PM2.55m
3:51AM2.71m
4:12PM2.64m
Low Tide
5:59PM0.88m
6:42AM1.01m
7:00PM0.78m
7:35AM0.85m
7:48PM0.65m
8:17AM0.67m
8:29PM0.52m
8:54AM0.49m
9:05PM0.41m
9:29AM0.33m
9:40PM0.31m
10:04AM0.21m
10:16PM0.26m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the El Murcielago Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Murcielago provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Murcielago can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Murcielago 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 Murcielago) 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 Murcielago 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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