El Palito Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palito sea temperature is
28.2° C
0.3° 

El Palito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Palito surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I’m gonna be straight with you – it ain’t looking great for a proper paddle. The swell’s gonna be tiny and the conditions are mostly messy, but there’s a couple of small windows where you might get a little slide if you’re desperate.

The only spot we’ve got to look at for this whole run is El Palito, a beach and breakwater set-up. Water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, no big news there.

Right off the bat, we’ve got Monday the 17th. Morning’s got a glassy surface with a whisper of a swell – we’re talking 0.3 ft from the NE with an 11-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell but with almost no height, combined energy is a pathetic 5. It’s a total flat spell. Afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy. Forget it.

Tuesday the 18th is a bit better but still poor. Morning swell bumps to 3 ft from the NE, period drops to a short 7 seconds. Cross-onshore wind at 6 mph keeps things messy. Combined energy is 56, so just a weak pulse. Same story Tuesday afternoon.

Now, Wednesday the 19th morning is probably your best bet in this whole outlook. The wind goes glassy, which is a major plus, and the swell is 2 ft from the NNE with a short 6-second period. Energy is only 21. It’s not much, and the short period means weak, crumbly waves, but if you’ve got a foam board and you just want to bob around, it’ll be the cleanest the water gets. The break is fairly consistent for this spot, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave, so don’t expect any gems. Crowds are possible though, so you might have company.

From Thursday the 20th right through to Wednesday the 27th of August, there’s a massive gap. We’re looking at flat spells, no swell, and mostly cross-onshore or unknown wind conditions. A solid week and a bit of absolutely nothing worth paddling out for.

Then on Tuesday the 25th of August morning, we get a little pulse back – 2 ft from the NE, period 7 seconds, energy 44. But the wind is cross-onshore again. Same size on the 26th, energy up to 77, but still cross-onshore.

The last little tease is on Saturday the 29th of August morning – a tiny 0.3 ft from the N with a 10-second period, energy just 2. That’s basically a ripple. The wind is unknown, so don’t bank on it. After that, through to the 1st of September, we’re back to glassy mornings but flat as a tack.

So here’s the truth: there’s only one day that’s even worth a mention, and that’s Wednesday the 19th of August morning. Even then, it’s tiny and short-period. The rest is a write-off for surf. If you’ve got a kite and the wind picks up on those afternoon cross-onshore days, you might have more fun than a surfer will.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Energy kJ
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43
35
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29
54
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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High Tide
5:45AM0.20m
5:56PM0.33m
6:51AM0.16m
6:28PM0.34m
7:54AM0.13m
7:03PM0.34m
7:39PM0.35m
8:18PM0.35m
8:58PM0.36m
Low Tide
11:31PM0.17m
9:49AM0.15m
2:59AM0.13m
9:45AM0.14m
3:52AM0.09m
9:31AM0.12m
4:34AM0.06m
5:13AM0.04m
5:49AM0.03m
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Feels °C
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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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