
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for El Palito. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. The first real surf we see is on Monday morning, July 20th, but it’s a bit of a slow start, and after that, we hit a long, dry spell.
The pattern starts with a tiny pulse on Monday morning, July 20th. We’ve got a weak 3ft NE swell pushing in, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 86. The real kicker here is the wind: it’s glassy, coming from the N at only 3 mph. That’s the kind of clean surface you dream about, but the swell is pretty anemic. Still, for a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s a chance to get wet. The water’s sitting at 82°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed.
After that Monday morning window, it goes quiet. From Monday afternoon, July 20th, all the way through to the morning of Saturday, July 25th, there’s just nothing. The conditions are poor – mostly cross-onshore breezes, risk of thunderstorms, and the rideable waves just disappear. That’s a solid four-day gap with no recommendations.
Then, on Saturday morning, July 25th, we get a tiny window. Another 3ft NE swell, but the period drops to 6 seconds, and the combined energy is only 79. The wind is onshore, so it’s gonna be bumpy. Not worth getting excited about. Sunday, July 26th, sees a similar story with a slightly smaller 3ft NE swell, but the same light onshore wind. Not great.
The next flicker of hope comes on Monday morning, July 27th. We see a 3ft NE swell with a 6-second period, and the energy is even weaker at 60. But the wind? Glassy again from the north. That kills me. The waves are tiny, but the surface would be like a mirror. It’s a “surfable but very ordinary” situation.
The rest of the forecast is a mess. We see a few more little pulses on July 28th, July 31st, and August 3rd, but they’re all small (2ft to 3ft), short-period (6-7 seconds), and the wind is always onshore or cross-onshore. The afternoons are consistently blown out and choppy, especially with the moderate breeze from the ENE on days like July 30th and August 4th.
Looking at the big picture, there’s no standout session here. The only decent conditions are those two glassy mornings (July 20th and July 27th) but the swell is just too weak to make it a proper session. The best bet for a beginner who just wants to feel the glide is Monday morning, July 20th. The water is warm, the wind is off, and the swell is there even if it’s small. It’s the best of a bad bunch.
For the rest of the run, it’s either flat, or the wind is junk. This is one of those stretches where you take the longboard out for a paddle if you’re keen, or you just wait for the next forecast.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 45 | 84 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:25PM0.34m | 7:23AM0.16m | 7:52PM0.36m | 8:21AM0.12m | 8:21PM0.36m | 9:24AM0.09m | 8:53PM0.37m | 9:27PM0.37m | 10:05PM0.38m | 10:45PM0.38m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:00AM0.14m | 4:26AM0.14m | 10:47AM0.13m | 5:11AM0.09m | 5:49AM0.06m | 6:24AM0.03m | 6:59AM0.02m | 7:34AM0.01m | |||||||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
86 | 99 | 82 | 91 | 116 | 88 | 54 | 85 | 91 | 73 | 93 | 102 | 77 | 88 | 85 | 79 | 94 | 64 | 61 | 45 | 84 | |
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) | 0 | 20 | 20 | 617 | 20 | 20 | 124 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 37 | 124 | 37 | 0 |
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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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