El Palito Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palito sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.3° 

El Palito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Palito surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, pal, this stretch is mostly a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with almost nothing to get excited about. From now through the first week of September, it’s a whole lot of tiny or no swell, and when there is a little bump, the wind is junk – mostly cross-onshore or onshore chop. You’ll see a few mornings with a tiny 2ft NE swell, but it’s weak and short-period, and the wind ruins what little shape there is. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary there.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday the 12th of September. That morning at El Palito, we get a 3ft NE swell with a 7-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the west at 3 mph. The combined energy is a modest 88, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s surfable. The break is a beach and breakwater setup, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the NE swell which is coming from the right direction. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so those little 3ft waves will be fun for a learner or someone on a log. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect a few others with the same idea.

After that morning window, the afternoon on the 12th goes back to poor conditions with cross-onshore wind, and the rest of the outlook is a desert again – flat, choppy, or just not worth paddling out for. The 15th of September morning looks glassy, but with zero swell, it’s a flat calm.

So, the standout here is that Saturday morning, the 12th of September. It’s the only real chance to get wet with something clean. The rest of the forecast period is a long gap of no good surf. It’s a bit of a bummer, but that’s how it runs sometimes.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:19PM0.32m
5:26AM0.18m
5:03PM0.35m
6:38AM0.15m
5:50PM0.37m
7:42AM0.12m
6:38PM0.39m
8:41AM0.11m
7:28PM0.41m
9:46AM0.10m
8:18PM0.42m
9:08PM0.42m
Low Tide
8:38AM0.15m
10:41PM0.15m
8:53AM0.14m
2:46AM0.11m
9:14AM0.13m
3:34AM0.06m
9:38AM0.11m
4:18AM0.03m
10:03AM0.10m
4:59AM0.02m
10:26AM0.10m
5:37AM0.01m
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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.

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