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El Palito surfForecast / Zona del Centro / Venezuela
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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
26.5° 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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 (Mar 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 51 | 69 | 8 | 49 | 14 | 24 | 29 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 46 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:35AM 0.40 | 8:26AM 0.39 | 9:15AM 0.37 | 10:03AM 0.34 | 11:55PM 0.22 | 10:51AM 0.31 | 12:07AM 0.25 | 11:44AM 0.27 | 12:25AM 0.29 | 1:23PM 0.22 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:45PM 0.02 | 5:21PM 0.04 | 5:51PM 0.07 | 6:15PM 0.11 | 5:28AM 0.19 | 6:35PM 0.14 | 6:42AM 0.17 | 6:51PM 0.16 | 7:43AM 0.14 | 7:05PM 0.18 | ||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | |
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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.












