El Palito Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palito sea temperature is
27.8° C
0.4° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
7
1.1
NE
6
1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.3
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1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
6
1.2
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7
1.5
NE
7
1.2
NE
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1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.2
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
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84
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127
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Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
5
S
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
SW
15
NNE
25
ENE
5
S
15
NE
20
ENE
5
SSW
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
ESE
5
NE
15
ENE
0
SE
5
NNE
Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
2:00AM0.43m
5:58PM0.19m
3:03AM0.38m
6:09PM0.24m
4:12AM0.33m
6:32PM0.28m
5:20AM0.27m
6:58PM0.32m
6:23AM0.21m
7:25PM0.34m
7:23AM0.16m
7:52PM0.36m
8:21AM0.12m
Low Tide
10:14AM0.04m
7:37PM0.19m
10:38AM0.07m
9:05PM0.21m
10:54AM0.10m
10:36PM0.22m
11:02AM0.13m
3:23AM0.19m
11:00AM0.14m
4:26AM0.14m
10:47AM0.13m
5:11AM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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