El Palito Surf Break

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

Issued: 1 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Palito sea temperature is
27.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this 16-day window for El Palito is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much, and then a few little windows that might get you wet, but don’t expect any fireworks. The first real chance of a surf doesn’t pop up until Sunday morning, the 5th of July.

Before that, Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th are a write-off. Friday afternoon is dead flat with a combined swell energy of 0, and Saturday morning barely stirs with a tiny 2ft NE swell and a short period of 6 seconds – not enough push to do anything with, and the cross-on wind won’t help. The energy is a weak 36.

So, the first glimmer comes Sunday morning, the 5th. We’re looking at a 3ft NE swell, period of 7 seconds, and the wind is glassy – that’s the big positive here. It’s clean, with a combined energy of 63. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, nothing crazy. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. You’ll be scratching for waves. This is a beginner-friendly beach and breakwater setup, and it’s fairly consistent, so it might work for a learner’s session, but don’t expect any quality.

Monday morning, the 6th, offers a similar story: 3ft from the NE, 7 seconds, glassy again, with a combined energy of 61. It’s the same deal – clean conditions but tiny, weak swell. Good for a paddle if you’re desperate, but not much else.

Then we hit a massive gap. From Monday afternoon right through to Sunday the 12th, it’s all poor surf conditions, with no swell energy to speak of. The wind is either cross-on or onshore, often choppy. It’s a dead run.

The next little flicker comes on Monday morning, the 13th of July. The swell nudges up to 3ft from the NE, period of 7 seconds, with a combined energy of 94. Still weak, but it’s a slight bump. However, the wind is onshore, so it’s not clean. The score is still a zero – poor surf conditions.

After that, another gap until Thursday morning, the 16th of July. We’ve got a 3ft NE swell, 7-second period, combined energy of 91, and glassy winds. That’s the best of the late run. It’s clean, but the swell is still small and weak. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Friday morning, the 17th, repeats the pattern: 3ft NE, 7 seconds, glassy, energy of 97. Same story.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the glassy mornings on the 5th, 6th, 16th, and 17th. They’re the only times the wind is truly clean, and the swell is just barely enough to get you on a foamie. This break is fairly consistent, but in this forecast, it’s stubbornly poor. The NNE optimum swell direction is what’s on offer, but the short period and tiny height mean it’s just a dribble. For a beginner, the glassy windows on the 16th and 17th are your best bet – but don’t plan a trip around it. Crowds are possible, as it’s sometimes packed.

Given the small swell and poor quality for most of the window, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer when the wind picks up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
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0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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0
36
67
0
63
0
0
61
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
0
S
5
N
15
ENE
5
SW
5
NNW
10
E
5
SSW
5
NE
15
SSE
5
SSW
5
NNW
20
ENE
5
SSW
10
NE
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ENE
10
SW
15
NNE
25
ENE
5
SW
15
NNE
Wind State
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on
High Tide
2:46AM0.35m
7:10PM0.24m
2:17AM0.31m
7:11PM0.27m
1:47AM0.28m
7:29PM0.31m
1:23AM0.24m
6:27AM0.21m
7:55PM0.35m
7:44AM0.16m
8:26PM0.39m
8:55AM0.12m
9:02PM0.42m
10:10AM0.08m
Low Tide
11:03AM0.10m
8:44PM0.23m
10:55AM0.11m
10:13PM0.24m
11:00AM0.11m
11:48PM0.24m
5:07AM0.21m
5:31AM0.15m
6:00AM0.09m
6:33AM0.04m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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26
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31
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27
28
Feels °C
32
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33
30
31
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33
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33
30
29
32
30
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30
27
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.3
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
55
33
36
67
102
63
70
43
61
102
54
75
73
99
77
102
184
210
241
262
235
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
8
37
55
124
4
0
124
5
0
4
5
8
124
4
124
124
4
124
124
5
124
Best forecast wave conditions in Zona del Centro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Venezuela
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
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2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
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5
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5
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7
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7
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9
6
5
5
8
5
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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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