Surf Forecasts:
El Murcielago surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, WSW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 0.6m 21s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 |
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257 | 245 | 221 | 209 | 171 | 130 | 132 | 121 | 141 | 224 | 305 | 194 | 303 | 183 | 209 | 150 | 147 | 103 | 124 | 99 | 200 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:56PM2.50m | 1:42AM2.40m | 1:52PM2.59m | 2:37AM2.55m | 2:46PM2.67m | 3:30AM2.67m | 3:39PM2.72m | 4:22AM2.76m | 4:31PM2.72m | 5:13AM2.80m | 5:23PM2.68m | 6:04AM2.79m | 6:15PM2.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44AM0.65m | 7:24PM0.34m | 7:43AM0.57m | 8:17PM0.20m | 8:39AM0.48m | 9:08PM0.09m | 9:33AM0.40m | 9:59PM0.02m | 10:27AM0.36m | 10:50PM0.01m | 11:20AM0.35m | 11:40PM0.05m | 12:14PM0.38m | 00:32AM0.14m | |||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 |
257 | 245 | 221 | 209 | 171 | 130 | 132 | 121 | 99 | 87 | 305 | 194 | 303 | 75 | 209 | 150 | 147 | 103 | 124 | 99 | 200 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WSW 25 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
37 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 62 | 141 | 224 | 85 | 77 | 99 | 183 | 80 | 60 | 47 | 57 | 50 | 36 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 26 | NW 10 | WNW 18 | SW 6 | NW 10 | NW 16 | SW 6 | W 16 | W 14 | SW 5 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WNW 13 |
2 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 26 | 4 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 37 | 37 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | — | SW 4 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 4 | SW 6 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 |
— | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 12 | 19 | 20 | — | 13 | 18 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 914 | 95 | 175 | 841 | 0 | 95 | 929 | 0 | 0 | 911 | 144 | 0 | 1011 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 350 | 0 | 877 | 113 |
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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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