Surf Forecasts:
El Murcielago surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10PM (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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 0.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, the first week or so is pretty grim. We’ve got tiny swell, messy cross-shore winds, and the overall vibe is “poor surf conditions.” It’s a bummer, but this spot can go quiet for a stretch. From July 14th through the 24th, there’s nothing worth chasing. The odd morning cleans up, but the swell is tiny – around 1ft to 2ft – and the energy is weak, usually under 150 (combined energy of all swells). The water temp is a balmy 80°, which is 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – very unusual, like a warm bath. But it doesn’t help the waves.
The turnaround looks promising late in the month. On the morning of July 29th, we finally get a window that’s worth getting excited about. El Murcielago is clean, with a light breeze from the SW, and the swell picks up to 2ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 317 (moderate wave energy), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the standout. The swell direction (SW) is a decent match for the optimum (NW), and it’s a very consistent break, so you can trust it. The only catch is that crowds are sometimes a problem, so get in early. The wind is light and cross-off, so the face will be clean. It’s not huge, so good for all levels. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 71 | 112 | 89 | 84 | 108 | 51 | 106 | 61 | 77 | 104 | 82 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 111 | 60 | 53 | 82 | 81 | 71 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:29PM2.64m | 4:11AM2.76m | 4:22PM2.69m | 5:00AM2.83m | 5:12PM2.69m | 5:48AM2.85m | 6:01PM2.64m | 6:34AM2.81m | 6:49PM2.55m | 7:20AM2.71m | 7:38PM2.42m | 8:06AM2.58m | 8:28PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48PM0.08m | 10:19AM0.36m | 10:39PM0.03m | 11:10AM0.31m | 11:27PM0.04m | 12:00PM0.30m | 00:14AM0.11m | 12:48PM0.34m | 1:00AM0.23m | 1:36PM0.41m | 1:47AM0.39m | 2:26PM0.51m | 2:35AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 64 | 71 | 112 | 89 | 84 | 108 | 51 | 106 | 61 | 77 | 104 | 82 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 111 | 60 | 53 | 82 | 81 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 16 | NW 11 | SW 5 | NW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NW 10 | W 17 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 4 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 30 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | SW 9 | SW 15 | N 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 21 | SW 20 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | W 14 | WSW 13 | SSW 7 | WNW 21 | WNW 20 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 31 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 42 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 7 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 7 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 11 | — | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 7 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 910 | 0 | 113 | 914 | 0 | 48 | 910 | 0 | 0 | 914 | 0 | 0 | 914 | 0 | 0 | 910 | 144 | 0 | 910 | 0 |
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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).
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