Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Palito in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got some small, short-period NE swell trying to push in, but it’s weak and the conditions are mostly fighting it. There’s a bit of a gap before we see anything at all, and even then, it’s a struggle.
The first real chance to even think about getting wet is on Sunday morning, July 26th, at El Palito. We’ve got a tiny 3ft NE swell, with a period of 6 seconds, so it’s weak and a bit jumbled. The combined wave energy is a low 60 (weak energy), so don’t expect much push. The wind is glassy, which is a major positive, keeping the surface clean. Water temp is sitting around 82°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Even with the glassy conditions, the surf is just ‘surfable but very ordinary’. It’s so small that it’s really only for beginners, and even then, it’s a bit of a mission. The crowds are possible here, so don’t expect a lonely peak.
Monday morning, July 27th, offers a repeat of the same deal: 3ft NE swell, 6-second period, and glassy winds. The energy is still weak at 56. It’s the same story – small, weak, and clean but not worth getting excited about.
After that, things really dry up. From Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, all the way through to Tuesday, August 5th, there’s effectively nothing. The swell window goes completely flat, or the wind turns cross-on and chops everything up. It’s a long, blank stretch of days with no real surf to recommend.
There’s a slight flicker of life on Wednesday morning, August 6th, with a tiny 2ft NE swell, but it’s got an onshore wind and it’s still flagged as poor. Not worth the drive.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, this is a tough stretch. The tiny, weak swell, the short period, and the persistent cross-onshore winds mean the setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The only two windows with glassy winds and small surf are the mornings of the 26th and 27th, but they’re just not standouts. If you’re desperate for a splash, those are your only real shots, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 76 | 60 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 40 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 46 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:21AM0.12m | 8:21PM0.36m | 9:24AM0.09m | 8:53PM0.37m | 9:27PM0.37m | 10:05PM0.38m | 10:45PM0.38m | 11:25PM0.39m | 00:05AM0.39m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:29AM0.11m | 5:49AM0.06m | 6:24AM0.03m | 6:59AM0.02m | 7:34AM0.01m | 8:10AM0.01m | 8:45AM0.02m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 33 | 36 | 85 | 102 | 102 | 109 | 79 | 102 | 88 | 54 | 104 | 76 | 60 | 56 | 54 | 56 | 40 | 46 | 35 | 42 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 797 | 810 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 603 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 5 | 37 | 665 | 46 |
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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).
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