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El Mystic surfForecast / Pacific / Colombia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Mystic surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Mystic sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Mystic this week:
The surf forecast for El Mystic over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Mystic in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 5th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 6th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Mystic over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
87 | 85 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 66 | 40 | 76 | 104 | 52 | 63 | 62 | 91 | 159 | 108 | 169 | 287 | 299 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:01PM3.26m | 3:30AM3.13m | 3:37PM3.29m | 4:06AM3.17m | 4:12PM3.28m | 4:42AM3.16m | 4:47PM3.24m | 5:17AM3.12m | 5:22PM3.16m | 5:54AM3.03m | 5:58PM3.05m | 6:32AM2.91m | 6:36PM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17PM0.39m | 9:29AM0.60m | 9:53PM0.32m | 10:05AM0.57m | 10:28PM0.30m | 10:41AM0.59m | 11:03PM0.33m | 11:17AM0.64m | 11:39PM0.40m | 11:53AM0.74m | 00:16AM0.52m | 12:32PM0.86m | 00:55AM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
2 | — | 18 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 4 | — | 18 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 16 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
33 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 87 | 85 | 40 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 62 | 91 | 159 | 54 | 169 | 287 | 299 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | W 14 | SW 4 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 25 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 66 | 40 | 76 | 104 | 52 | 63 | 8 | 61 | 55 | 75 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 14 | W 13 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 18 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 5 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 108 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 419 | 346 | 346 | 449 | 0 | 70 | 484 | 0 | 32 | 381 | 0 | 0 | 502 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
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Information about the El Mystic Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Mystic provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Mystic can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Mystic 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 Mystic) 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 Mystic 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.
El Mystic is 97 km (60 miles) from Quibdo. If you plan a holiday in Pacific Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quibdo. Quibdo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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