El Murcielago Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.94° S 80.73° W

El Murcielago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Murcielago sea temperature is
27.3° C
5.0° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 15th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I'll be straight with you – the next two weeks at El Murcielago are a real mixed bag. We're looking at a drawn-out stretch of mostly small, messy waves with just a few clear windows of clean, surfable conditions. Don't expect any pumping swell; the energy is pretty weak right through.

Let's start with what's happening. This Wednesday afternoon (August 12th), don't even bother. You've got a tiny 1ft SW swell but it's blown out by a 12 mph cross-on wind. It's a write-off.

Now, you might see a small pulse on Thursday morning (August 13th). That same 1ft SW swell has a crazy long 20-second period, but it's a groundswell. The energy is still weak (136). The big plus here is glassy conditions – zero wind. It'll be clean, but with that tiny size and such a long period, it'll be fat and slow, mostly just rolling through. It's surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

Friday the 14th shapes up a bit better. The morning has a 3ft swell from the WSW, period around 17 seconds, and a clean, cross-off breeze. The combined swell energy is moderate (386). This is a solid, clean wave for an intermediate surfer. By afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and picks up, ruining it.

The pick of the first week is definitely Saturday morning, August 15th. We've got a clean 3ft WSW swell, with a 15-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The water temp is a very unusual 81°, way warmer than normal for the time of year. This is as good as it gets for the next little while – clean lines, decent shape for the size. Sunday morning (August 16th) is a smaller, cleaner alternative, but not a standout.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Sunday afternoon all the way through to Wednesday morning August 26th, the guidance shows mostly poor conditions. The swell drops right back to 0.7ft–2ft, winds are messy or cross-on, and the wave energy is consistently weak (under 250). It's a long gap of over a week with no real recommendations. If you're a kitesurfer, some of those afternoons with a 12–15 mph cross-shore wind might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it's pretty bleak.

Then, just when you think it's all over, we get a glimmer. Thursday morning, August 27th – that's over two weeks away – we see a promising bump. A 2ft swell from the WSW with a 17-second period, clean cross-off wind, and a moderate shot of energy (239). The forecast calls for good surf conditions. It's a long way out so don't book your flights, but keep an eye on it.

To sum it up: the best bet in the entire run is the morning of Saturday, August 15th, with a close second being Friday morning August 14th. After that, settle in for a quiet week and a half before a possible late pulse on the 27th. It's not always like this; things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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64
100
96
323
386
458
644
403
367
264
208
186
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147
121
130
248
200
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
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20
W
20
SSW
15
SSW
25
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High Tide
3:58AM2.78m
4:11PM2.68m
4:43AM2.86m
4:57PM2.71m
5:25AM2.87m
5:40PM2.68m
6:06AM2.82m
6:23PM2.60m
6:45AM2.71m
7:05PM2.47m
7:25AM2.55m
7:49PM2.32m
Low Tide
9:37PM0.12m
10:07AM0.30m
10:24PM0.06m
10:53AM0.23m
11:08PM0.06m
11:37AM0.21m
11:50PM0.13m
12:19PM0.26m
00:30AM0.25m
1:00PM0.35m
1:11AM0.42m
1:42PM0.47m
1:54AM0.61m
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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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