El Murcielago Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.94° S 80.73° W

El Murcielago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Murcielago sea temperature is
26.6°C
4.4° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Friday
4
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.6
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12
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.6
WSW
18
0.9
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17
1
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16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
1.1
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14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
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14
0.9
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14
0.7
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14
0.7
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13
0.6
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13
0.6
SW
13
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13
0.5
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16
0.5
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15
0.6
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
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98
171
216
439
508
674
425
482
362
357
276
189
178
138
138
94
122
113
186
Wind (km/h)
5
N
20
W
15
SW
10
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:11PM2.45m
7:28AM2.54m
8:01PM2.33m
8:19AM2.39m
9:03PM2.21m
9:22AM2.25m
10:20PM2.14m
10:43AM2.16m
11:47PM2.17m
12:09PM2.18m
1:04AM2.31m
1:23PM2.30m
2:04AM2.49m
Low Tide
1:02PM0.33m
1:15AM0.50m
1:49PM0.43m
2:06AM0.65m
2:45PM0.55m
3:11AM0.80m
3:56PM0.64m
4:33AM0.88m
5:17PM0.66m
6:01AM0.85m
6:36PM0.58m
7:17AM0.71m
7:41PM0.44m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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25
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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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