Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 49 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Palito this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Palito in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – we’ve got a long, dry spell ahead for El Palito. The next two weeks are looking pretty flat, so don’t get your hopes up for any real waves.
We start off with nothing. Wednesday the 2nd through to Tuesday the 8th of September is a total write-off. The ocean is dead flat with zero swell energy (0), and we’re dealing with cross-onshore breezes that are just chopping up any chance of a ripple. There’s a gap of about a week with no surf to speak of.
Thursday the 9th of September tries to show a pulse, but it’s a joke. A tiny 0.3ft swell from the NE with a period of 12 seconds sneaks in early, but the combined energy is a pathetic 6 – that’s weak. The onshore wind in the morning is okay, but it’s not enough to do anything with. The rest of the week is the same story: flat, choppy, and a total loss.
We get a little bump on Friday the 11th of September, with a 0.7ft, 10-second period swell from the north. The combined energy is still rubbish at 8. The wind is cross-onshore, and the surf is poor. For the next few days, we’re stuck in the same rut – tiny 0.3ft or 0.7ft waves with short periods, and the wind is never your friend.
Finally, on Wednesday the 16th of September, there’s a bit of a pulse. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the NE, but it’s a short period of 6 seconds, so it’s weak and messy. The combined energy is 63, which is still weak. The wind is onshore and light, but the surf is described as poor. It’s not enough to get excited about.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. Every single day is a “poor surf conditions” or “flat” call. This is a classic blank run for this area. The beach and breakwater setup with these tiny, short-period swells and cross-onshore winds just isn’t happening. If you’re desperate, you might get a knee-high slop on the 16th, but it’s not worth the paddle. For kite surfing, the setup looks more interesting than paddle surfing on those choppy afternoons, but for surfers, this is a complete washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:57PM0.41m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:12AM0.03m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:42 | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 99 | 52 | 68 | 64 | 43 | 56 | 62 | 40 | 54 | 47 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 49 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 121 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 153 | 124 | 5 | 210 | 746 | 5 | 77 | 146 | 5 | 5 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 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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