Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the local stretch.
Honestly, the next 16 days are a tough watch for surfers. There’s a big, empty hole at the start with zero swell for over a week. It’s not until the morning of Wednesday the 26th that we finally see something pop, and even then it’s barely a pulse. The pattern is a long, dry run of poor conditions with small, weak windswell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore breezes. The water temp is sitting around 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least a dip will feel normal.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday the 26th in the morning at El Palito (beach and breakwater). Swell is tiny, only 3 ft from the NE with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined swell energy is weak (102). The wind, though, is glassy—dead calm—so if you can get out there with a longboard or a foamy, the surface will be clean. It’s beginner-friendly, but don’t expect any power. The break is fairly consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes, so expect some company on the shoulder.
After that, it’s back to the same story: flat or tiny, messy, and choppy through the rest of the week and into September. On the morning of Sunday the 30th, we get another glassy moment with a similar 3 ft NE swell (period 6 seconds, energy 54), but again, it’s just barely surfable and very ordinary. No standouts in the whole 16-day run—the best you’ll get is a couple of clean mornings with knee-high slop.
Bottom line: there’s nothing firing here. The entire window is a bust for proper waves. If you’re itching for a paddle, the 26th and 30th mornings are your only real options, and even then, it’s a longboard-only affair. Don’t get your hopes up—forecasts can change, but this stretch looks stubbornly flat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun 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 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 56 | 0 | 76 | 38 | 49 | 53 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:39PM0.35m | 8:18PM0.35m | 8:58PM0.36m | 9:38PM0.37m | 10:18PM0.37m | 10:59PM0.38m | 11:40PM0.37m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:13AM0.04m | 5:49AM0.03m | 6:25AM0.03m | 6:58AM0.04m | 7:30AM0.05m | 7:58AM0.07m | |||||||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | 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 7 | NE 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 45 | 56 | 74 | 82 | 118 | 109 | 75 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 56 | 64 | 76 | 38 | 49 | 53 | 102 | 94 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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) | 603 | 601 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 55 | 124 | 0 | 8 | 124 | 5 | 77 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 665 | 5 | 0 | 124 | 5 |
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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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