
Surf Forecasts:
El Murcielago surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with 282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | NW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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84 | 82 | 52 | 69 | 69 | 44 | 116 | 131 | 180 | 236 | 201 | 219 | 212 | 145 | 94 | 94 | 63 | 80 | 49 | 73 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:25AM2.78m | 4:49PM2.69m | 5:01AM2.80m | 5:27PM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:39AM0.13m | 10:52PM0.25m | 11:16AM0.11m | 11:30PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 |
84 | 82 | 52 | 69 | 69 | 44 | 116 | 131 | 144 | 236 | 201 | 219 | 212 | 145 | 94 | 94 | 63 | 50 | 49 | 39 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 |
16 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 42 | 89 | 85 | 180 | 78 | 142 | 128 | 82 | 78 | 49 | 38 | 22 | 47 | 46 | 29 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 12 | NW 6 | W 16 | SW 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 5 | SW 17 | SW 10 |
1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 29 | 7 | 96 | 49 | 49 | 42 | 41 | 64 | 35 | 54 | 80 | 7 | 73 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 |
11 | 13 | 12 | — | 7 | 13 | — | 15 | 8 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 856 | 113 | 0 | 929 | 95 | 0 | 666 | 175 | 0 | 799 | 47 | 0 | 666 | 144 | 218 | 1065 | 369 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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