Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you—this 16-day window for El Palito is about as flat and uninviting as a bathtub after the plug's pulled. We've got a serious case of the doldrums on offer, so let's talk it through.
First up, water temps are sitting at a balmy 84°, which is about 0.9° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. Nothing to write home about anomaly-wise, but it’s warm.
Now, for the surf. Or lack thereof. The whole period is a story of tiny waves. We kick off Sunday the 23rd with a weak 2ft of swell from the NE, a short period of 6 seconds, and combined swell energy of a meager 35. That’s practically nothing. Wind's on it early, then turns cross. The wave notes read "poor surf conditions" from start to finish across the entire forecast. There's a stretch from late August into early September with literally no swell—zero energy—for days on end. We're talking August 30th through September 6th with a big fat zero in the energy column.
There are little hiccups of 2ft to 3ft, NE swell, still at that short 6-second period, popping up here and there—like Monday morning August 24th with glassy conditions, or Tuesday morning August 26th with onshore wind. But the swell is minimal and the period is short. The energy ranges from the 20s up to 60, which is still weak. Anything over 5ft for beginners? Not even close. Over 8ft for experts? Forget it. These are ankle-to-knee high dribblers at best. The beach and breakwater setup here doesn't get enough juice to do anything worthwhile.
Honestly, this looks more like a kiteboarding lull than a surfing window. Light winds and tiny swell don't do anyone any favors. But look, El Palito is "fairly consistent" according to the guidance, so a blank run like this is a bit unusual. Forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it, but for now, there's nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
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 kJ | 35 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 81 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 72 | 38 | 39 | 74 | 46 | 5 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:38PM0.37m | 10:18PM0.37m | 10:59PM0.38m | 11:40PM0.37m | 00:21AM0.35m | 2:43PM0.21m | 1:06AM0.31m | 3:04PM0.25m | 2:03AM0.27m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58AM0.04m | 7:30AM0.05m | 7:58AM0.07m | 8:20AM0.10m | 8:32AM0.13m | 6:46PM0.20m | 8:32AM0.15m | 8:13PM0.19m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 35 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 81 | 60 | 75 | 68 | 75 | 88 | 66 | 46 | 56 | 72 | 38 | 39 | 74 | 46 | 68 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 124 | 37 | 121 | 124 | 0 | 37 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 20 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 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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