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El Palito Surf Forecast
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El Palito surfForecast / Zona del Centro / Venezuela
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 -04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Palito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Palito sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Palito in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 24th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | N 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 15 | |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 3 | 84 | 94 | 0 | 60 | 63 | 79 | 61 | 89 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 5:49AM0.37m | 8:44PM0.23m | 6:44AM0.33m | 9:04PM0.27m | 7:35AM0.28m | 9:25PM0.30m | 8:24AM0.23m | 9:45PM0.34m | 9:15AM0.18m | 10:05PM0.36m | 10:17AM0.14m | 10:27PM0.38m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:13PM0.05m | 10:25PM0.22m | 2:38PM0.09m | 00:25AM0.25m | 2:50PM0.13m | 5:12AM0.20m | 2:08PM0.15m | 6:08AM0.15m | 6:54AM0.11m | 7:34AM0.07m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 |
 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | 6:50 |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 |
31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
 kJ | 152 | 171 | 109 | 99 | 79 | 73 | 58 | 91 | 84 | 94 | 73 | 60 | 63 | 79 | 61 | 89 | 143 | 137 | 176 | 147 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 4 | 124 | 20 | 5 | 77 | 124 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 77 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Zona del Centro | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
El Palito is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of El Palito. If you plan a holiday in Zona del Centro, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Palito. El Palito has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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