Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Look, I'm gonna level with you – the next 16 days at El Palito are about as surf-starved as it gets. We're talkin' a real dry spell here. The data shows a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" and zero energy on the charts for the first week and a half. It's a frustrating blank run, but in this area, that's not unheard of when the stars don't align. Let's walk through it.
Right from the get-go, Wednesday the 15th of July, there's nothing. The waves are flat, and the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, chopping up any chance of a clean surface. That pattern holds all the way through Thursday, Friday, and into the weekend, with the odd thunderstorm risk and gentle to moderate breezes keeping things messy. The combined wave energy is a big fat zero – no swell to speak of.
We finally get a little flicker of life on Tuesday the 21st of July. The morning shows a 4 ft swell from the NE, but it's a short period of 7 seconds, so it's gonna be weak and disorganized. The combined energy reading is a moderate 127, but the wind is cross-on, and the conditions are still tagged as poor. Not worth paddling out for. After that, it's back to the land of nothing for the next couple of days.
The next tiny pulse comes on Friday the 24th of July. We're looking at a 3 ft NE swell, again with a short period of 7 seconds, and the energy is a weak 84. The wind is onshore in the morning, but the surf is still poor. A total write-off.
The only real "wave" we see is on Sunday the 26th of July. The morning offers a 3 ft NE swell, 7-second period, and a faint 61 energy reading. The wind is onshore, and the conditions are poor. Afternoon sees a similar 3 ft NE swell, but the wind picks up to a cross-on 9 mph, making it choppy. It's barely a ripple. The last gasp on the 28th and 29th of July is equally pathetic, with 3 ft and 2 ft waves from the NE, all with short periods and onshore or cross-on winds.
So, the verdict? There isn't one. The best bet is probably to clean the wax off your board and wait for the next forecast update. The whole 16-day window is a bust for paddling. With that low energy and constant cross-onshore breezes, the setup at this beach and breakwater spot looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer, really. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:03AM0.46m | 2:00AM0.43m | 5:58PM0.19m | 3:03AM0.38m | 6:09PM0.24m | 4:12AM0.33m | 6:32PM0.28m | 5:20AM0.27m | 6:58PM0.32m | 6:23AM0.21m | 7:25PM0.34m | 7:23AM0.16m | 7:52PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.00m | 10:14AM0.04m | 7:37PM0.19m | 10:38AM0.07m | 9:05PM0.21m | 10:54AM0.10m | 10:36PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.13m | 3:23AM0.19m | 11:00AM0.14m | 4:26AM0.14m | 10:47AM0.13m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — |
 | 6:58 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 125 | 109 | 149 | 114 | 105 | 149 | 149 | 109 | 149 | 149 | 105 | — | 189 | 205 | 200 | 108 | 131 | 210 | 131 | 127 | 149 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 210 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 1131 | 124 | 20 | 124 | 124 | 20 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 |
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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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