
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 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 Monday (Aug 10) 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for El Palito.
Honestly, it’s been a pretty quiet run and the next 16 days don’t offer much to get excited about. There are some tiny windows where the surf is just about rideable, but for the most part, we’re looking at a whole lot of flat or poor conditions. The first real bit of surf pops up on Monday morning 10 August. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the NE with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is feeble at just 57. It’s glassy though, with no wind, so the surface will be clean. It’s rideable, but really ordinary. That’s about as good as it gets for the whole outlook.
After Monday morning, it quickly goes downhill. Monday arvo turns choppy with cross-on wind, and Tuesday 11 August starts with an onshore wind and poor surf, then fizzles out completely. From Tuesday arvo right through until Thursday 13 August morning, there’s nothing. Thursday morning brings back a tiny 3 ft NE swell at 6 seconds (energy 56) and glassy conditions again, but it’s still very weak and ordinary.
Then we hit a long, flat gap. From Thursday 13 August afternoon all the way through to Sunday 16 August, there’s zero surf. Monday 17 August morning shows a 3 ft NE swell (energy 64) but with onshore wind, so it’s poor. Tuesday 18 August morning is a tiny 2 ft NE swell (energy 70) with light onshore wind – still no good. The rest of the second week is mostly flat, with a pathetic 0.3 ft pulse on Thursday 20 August that’s not worth paddling out for.
The standout – if you can call it that – is Monday morning 10 August at El Palito. It won’t be pretty, but with the NE swell at 3 ft and glassy conditions, it’s the only surfable moment in the whole window. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Beyond that, there’s nothing. The break is fairly consistent generally, so this blank run is a bit unusual, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
46 | 57 | 94 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 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 | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:14PM0.46m | 11:03PM0.45m | 11:54PM0.44m | 00:47AM0.41m | 4:22PM0.20m | 1:46AM0.36m | 4:34PM0.24m | 3:01AM0.31m | 4:58PM0.28m | 4:29AM0.25m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24AM-0.01m | 7:57AM0.01m | 8:27AM0.04m | 8:52AM0.07m | 7:05PM0.18m | 9:13AM0.10m | 8:27PM0.19m | 9:30AM0.13m | 9:46PM0.18m | ||||||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
46 | 57 | 94 | 139 | 91 | 99 | 81 | 46 | 46 | 64 | 56 | 97 | 169 | 227 | 358 | 430 | 330 | 329 | 191 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 5 | 124 | 5 | 0 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 883 | 4 | 20 | 124 | 4 |
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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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