El Palito Surf Break

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palito sea temperature is
27.9° 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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Saturday (Jun 20) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
54
0
0
91
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
5
SW
10
NE
15
ENE
5
SSW
15
NNE
15
E
10
SSW
5
N
10
ESE
5
S
5
ESE
15
ENE
5
SW
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
SSW
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
SW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
off
on
High Tide
00:22AM0.48m
1:16AM0.48m
2:16AM0.46m
3:21AM0.43m
7:21PM0.20m
4:26AM0.38m
7:30PM0.24m
5:28AM0.33m
7:52PM0.28m
6:24AM0.27m
Low Tide
9:32AM-0.05m
10:19AM-0.04m
11:05AM-0.02m
11:44AM0.02m
8:14PM0.20m
12:13PM0.06m
9:47PM0.22m
12:29PM0.09m
11:32PM0.24m
12:28PM0.12m
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clear
thunderstorm
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clear
clear
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
 mm
2
3
1
1
1
5
4
3
Temp °C
26
26
30
27
26
27
27
26
30
30
27
27
29
25
28
27
26
28
27
26
28
Feels °C
27
28
33
29
30
31
29
29
33
32
30
31
31
26
30
29
28
31
29
28
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
Energy kJ
114
156
147
152
118
121
91
55
60
70
66
101
88
54
102
147
91
149
99
82
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)
1.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
105
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
124
4
124
20
4
124
124
5
5
124
5
5
20
4
124
124
4
124
124
4
124
Best forecast wave conditions in Zona del Centro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Venezuela
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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.

El Palito is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of El Palito. If you plan a holiday in Zona del Centro, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Palito. El Palito has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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