Surf Forecasts:
El Murcielago surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for El Murcielago. It’s a spot that’s very consistent and exposed to the open ocean, so it’s always got something happening, but we’ve got a bit of a wait for the good stuff. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s a solid 9° above the norm, so you’ll be feeling that tropical warmth.
The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Tuesday the 25th is a mess with a 3ft cross-shore swell and 16 mph winds—just poor. The next couple of days are tiny, with swell under 1ft and mostly cross or onshore breezes, so don’t even bother paddling out. There’s a real gap here until things start to look up.
Friday morning the 28th is your first real chance. It’s only 2ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, but the wind is a light cross-offshore and the conditions are clean. The combined energy is 265 (moderate), so it’s not big, but it’ll be rideable. Then Saturday morning the 29th is the standout for the first week: 3ft from the WSW, 16-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and glassy conditions. The energy hits 535 (strong), and the swell direction is bang on the optimum NW. That’s a solid morning for intermediates—clean, good shape, and a bit of push.
The afternoons all week are blown out by stronger cross-shore winds, so mornings are the go. Sunday the 30th is still okay with a clean 3ft, and Monday the 31st is surfable but ordinary. There’s a bit of a lull mid-week, but then Thursday morning the 3rd of September is a real treat: 2ft from the SW but with a very long 19-second period, and it’s glassy. That’s a groundswell, and on a reef or point setup it’ll line up nicely. The energy is 266 (moderate), so don’t expect big waves, but it’ll be clean and peel-y.
The best on offer across the whole 16 days? Saturday morning the 29th, no contest. That 3ft with the offshore breeze and strong energy is the pick. The other standout is that glassy Thursday morning on the 3rd—different vibe, but beautiful conditions. The spot is very consistent and crowds are possible here, so get in early. For the second week, the mornings keep offering clean 2ft to 3ft swells, but nothing bigger—just steady, fun surf.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 33 | 19 | 32 | 31 | 43 | 65 | 148 | 133 | 316 | 452 | 512 | 372 | 352 | 268 | 222 | 175 | 164 | 120 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:46AM2.28m | 2:50PM2.27m | 3:21AM2.42m | 3:28PM2.39m | 3:54AM2.54m | 4:03PM2.49m | 4:26AM2.64m | 4:38PM2.56m | 4:58AM2.71m | 5:13PM2.59m | 5:31AM2.73m | 5:50PM2.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.60m | 8:49AM0.75m | 9:02PM0.48m | 9:26AM0.60m | 9:38PM0.38m | 10:01AM0.47m | 10:12PM0.31m | 10:35AM0.37m | 10:45PM0.27m | 11:09AM0.29m | 11:19PM0.27m | 11:44AM0.26m | 11:54PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 4 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 19 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 65 | 148 | 133 | 316 | 452 | 512 | 372 | 352 | 268 | 222 | 175 | 164 | 120 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 6 | WSW 18 | W 4 | SW 6 | WSW 21 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 14 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 10 | NW 10 | W 20 | NW 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 8 | 32 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 47 | 127 | 73 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | WSW 14 | WNW 13 | WSW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 16 | W 20 | W 15 | W 20 | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 19 | 17 | 31 | 14 | 14 | 39 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 4 | — | W 4 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 39 | 19 | — | 8 | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | 8 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 34 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 856 | 0 | 4 | 1065 | 47 | 144 | 910 | 113 | 0 | 914 | 144 | 0 | 938 | 113 | 0 | 1047 | 95 | 0 | 1003 | 144 |
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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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