Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got on the table for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, mate, it's looking like a real patience tester. We've got a long stretch of nothing good coming up. The forecast starts on Monday, August 3rd, with a tiny 3 ft swell from the NE, but it's paired with a short period of 6 seconds and it's labelled as poor surf conditions. The wind is onshore, and the combined energy is a weak 54. So, that's a hard pass. From there, we're looking at a solid week of flat, choppy, or stormy conditions all the way through until the morning of Tuesday, August 11th.
That's the first real glimmer of hope. On Tuesday morning, we get a 3 ft swell from the NE with a period of 7 seconds. The wind turns glassy, which is a huge plus for clean conditions. The combined energy is still weak at 86, but it's surfable. The spot is El Palito, a beach and breakwater setup. It's a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and the water temp is sitting at 83°, which is normal for this time of year. The swell is from the NNE, which is its optimum direction. The problem is, it's a tiny window. The afternoon sees the wind swing cross-onshore and it's back to rubbish. So if you're desperate for a paddle, that Tuesday morning is your only real shot, but keep your expectations in check.
After that, it's back to the doldrums. The rest of the week and into the next week shows nothing but poor surf, choppy seas, and constant cross-onshore winds. There's a few mornings with glassy or clean conditions, like on Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th, but with no swell to speak of, it's just flat and perfect for a swim, not a surf. The pattern just doesn't shift.
So, in a nutshell, there's one single, small window on the morning of Tuesday, August 11th, with a weak, short-period swell. The rest of the 16-day outlook is a write-off for surf. It's one of those frustrating runs where the weather just won't cooperate. It won't stay poor forever, but for now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:08PM0.31m | 00:55AM0.21m | 5:47AM0.20m | 6:38PM0.34m | 7:02AM0.15m | 7:14PM0.37m | 8:10AM0.12m | 7:55PM0.40m | 9:16AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.43m | 10:39AM0.07m | 9:25PM0.45m | 10:14PM0.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:53AM0.13m | 11:10PM0.20m | 10:07AM0.12m | 4:23AM0.13m | 10:26AM0.11m | 4:58AM0.08m | 10:47AM0.09m | 5:34AM0.04m | 6:10AM0.01m | 6:48AM-0.01m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 7 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 56 | 75 | 135 | 112 | 109 | 99 | 73 | 73 | 91 | 112 | 143 | 162 | 140 | 188 | 131 | 73 | 104 | 94 | 77 | 102 | 119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 715 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
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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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