Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 63 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about this one. I’ve looked at the whole 16-day window, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch for paddling in. There’s a long gap of nothing before we finally see a flicker of life.
The forecast kicks off with a blank run. From Tuesday afternoon, 28 July, all the way through to Saturday morning, 8 August, it’s a wasteland. Over a week and a half of poor surf conditions, cross-onshore breezes, and zero wave energy coming through. It’s a real bummer for anyone wanting to get wet.
The first sign of anything comes Saturday afternoon, 8 August, at El Palito (beach and breakwater). That’s just a hint of swell, 3 ft from the NE with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 89. The wind is cross-on from the ENE at 15 mph, so it’ll be choppy and messy. Not exactly a standout, but it’s the only game in town.
Then there’s a bit more on Sunday morning, 9 August. Swell sticks at 3 ft, NE, 7 seconds, combined energy of 91. The wind turns offshore from the N at 6 mph, which is a major positive – that’ll clean it up nicely for a small window. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the short period means the waves won’t have much push or shape.
After that, it’s back to nothing for a few days, with just a whisper of a wave on 12 August. Wednesday morning the 12th shows a tiny 3 ft, 6-second NE swell, combined energy of 56. Offshore wind from the N at 3 mph early, so it could be glassy, but it’s barely a ripple.
Given the long gap and the very weak, short-period energy that does show up, this is a stretch for paddle surfing. The beach and breakwater setup here, with the wind and poor quality, looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional surf session. The water temperature is 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no shocks there.
The best on offer is probably the Sunday morning, 9 August, at El Palito. It’s not big, but that offshore wind will make it the cleanest wave of the whole forecast. Don’t expect any barrels, but it’s something.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 6 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:05AM0.39m | 00:44AM0.39m | 1:21AM0.37m | 1:57AM0.34m | 5:34PM0.24m | 2:29AM0.30m | 5:44PM0.27m | 1:43AM0.25m | 6:08PM0.31m | 00:55AM0.21m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17AM0.04m | 9:42AM0.07m | 9:54AM0.09m | 9:52AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.22m | 9:48AM0.13m | 9:43PM0.22m | 9:53AM0.13m | 11:10PM0.20m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 24 | 36 | 49 | 85 | 135 | 115 | 235 | 277 | 221 | 186 | 143 | 79 | 77 | 63 | 77 | 105 | 147 | 99 | 147 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 746 | 37 | 603 | 124 | 4 | 20 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 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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