Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th 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 have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is looking like a write-off for any decent surf. We’ve got a long gap right from the start with really nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days have some tiny, weak swell, but it’s all paired with poor conditions and onshore or cross-onshore winds that just trash any chance of a wave.
The only spot on the radar is El Palito, a beach and breakwater setup that’s fairly consistent but needs a clean window. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The only glimmer comes on the morning of Monday, July 27th. We get a tiny 3 ft swell from the NE, with a short, weak period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 58 (weak). But the wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm, which is a major positive. That means the ocean will be clean as a mirror. It’s the only morning in the whole run where you might find a little knee-high ripple that’s at least rideable and not chopped up. It’s perfect for a beginner, but don't expect any power.
After that, it’s all downhill again. From Monday afternoon all the way through to Saturday, August 8th, it’s a total desert. The swell disappears completely, the energy drops to zero, and we’re stuck with cross-onshore winds kicking up chop day after day. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a real bummer of a run. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most of those afternoons.
So, if you’re desperate, get out on the morning of the 27th for a glassy, clean paddle. Otherwise, save your energy. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but right now, it’s a tough watch.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
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 kJ | 89 | 0 | 69 | 53 | 72 | 69 | 44 | 48 | 49 | 58 | 38 | 0 | 33 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:27PM0.37m | 10:05PM0.38m | 10:45PM0.38m | 11:25PM0.39m | 00:05AM0.39m | 00:44AM0.39m | 1:21AM0.37m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59AM0.02m | 7:34AM0.01m | 8:10AM0.01m | 8:45AM0.02m | 9:17AM0.04m | 9:42AM0.07m | |||||||||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 89 | 91 | 69 | 53 | 72 | 69 | 44 | 48 | 49 | 58 | 38 | 64 | 33 | 47 | 60 | 68 | 94 | 135 | 186 | 275 | 229 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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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) | 124 | 124 | 46 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 124 | 5 | 77 | 715 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 20 | 124 | 4 |
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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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