
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Palito this week:
The surf forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Palito in the next 16 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s call a spade a spade: the next couple of weeks at El Palito are looking pretty sad. We’ve got a long stretch of onshore and cross-onshore breezes messing up an already weak surf scene. The water temp is 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a hood.
The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Sunday the 13th. We get a small pulse of 3ft swell from the NE, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy behind it is weak, reading only 86. The morning looks clean with a light N wind, but the swell is short-period and the break is pretty exposed, so it won’t be anything to write home about. By the afternoon, the wind swings ENE and turns it messy. Honestly, this is more of a “get wet if you’re desperate” kind of day.
After that, we hit another dead spell. From Monday the 14th through Thursday the 17th, it’s flat and choppy. A couple of mornings have light winds, but there’s just no swell to push through. You’ll be staring at a lake out there.
Then, around Tuesday the 15th and into the weekend, we get a few tiny pulses of 0.3ft swell with longer periods—12 to 13 seconds. But with combined energy readings of just 3 or 6, that’s barely a ripple. It’s glassy on some mornings, which is about the only positive. You could probably ride a foamie on a longboard if you’re really keen, but it’s not what anyone would call a surf.
There’s a slight uptick on Sunday the 20th in the afternoon. A 2ft NE swell with a 6-second period and a light cross-shore wind brings the energy up to 39. Still poor, but at least it’s something. It’s messy and short-period, so don’t expect any walls.
Looking further out, the second week is more of the same—tiny 0.3ft to 0.7ft pulses and mostly onshore winds. The 25th and 26th have some glassy mornings with light winds, but the swell is basically non-existent. There’s just nothing to work with.
Let’s be real: this is a blank run for paddle surfing. If you’ve got a kite, the onshore winds and small chop might make it slightly more interesting, but for a surfboard, you’re better off finding a swimming pool. The good news is that El Palito is fairly consistent overall, so this kind of flat spell doesn’t usually last forever.
Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, I’d say give it a rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | N 12 | NE 6 | N 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:15PM0.26m | 2:05AM0.27m | 2:41PM0.29m | 4:08AM0.22m | 3:16PM0.32m | 5:33AM0.19m | 3:55PM0.33m | 6:50AM0.16m | 4:38PM0.33m | 5:23PM0.33m | 6:09PM0.33m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56PM0.16m | 8:05AM0.16m | 9:04PM0.14m | 8:19AM0.17m | 10:15PM0.12m | 8:27AM0.17m | 11:54PM0.09m | 8:21AM0.16m | 2:02AM0.07m | 3:01AM0.05m | 3:47AM0.04m | ||||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | 11 | 5 | 4 | 5 | — | 5 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
112 | 216 | 153 | 171 | 216 | 114 | 86 | 79 | 89 | 55 | 55 | 91 | 73 | 64 | 85 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 68 | 66 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 20 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 5 | 124 | 4 | 8 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 |
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Information about the El Palito Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Palito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Palito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Palito 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 Palito) 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 Palito 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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