
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (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 13) at 8AM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up – we are in a flat spell. There’s a big gap of nothing on the horizon for this region, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
We kick off right now with a few faint chances, but honestly, for this entire 16-day window, looking at you, El Palito, there is not a single stand-out session. The whole forecast is filled with “poor surf conditions” and zeros for energy. We’re talking about a stretch from July 8th to July 22nd where nearly every entry shows nothing to ride.
Let’s break down the best of a bad bunch, which isn't saying much. On Wednesday morning, July 8th, the swell makes a brief, sad appearance. We’re looking at a weak 3 ft swell from the NE, with a short-period of just 7 seconds. That’s weak energy (91) – barely a bump. The wind is light and onshore from the NNE at 6 mph, which means it’ll be a little bumpy. Hardly a classic.
Later that same Wednesday afternoon, the swell ticks up just a fraction to 4 ft from the NE, still with that lousy 7-second period, and the combined energy climbs to a still-modest 127. But the wind shifts to a cross-onshore breeze from the ENE at 9 mph, chopping the surface. That’s not going to clean up.
The only silver-lining moment comes Thursday morning, July 9th. The wind goes glassy – dead calm, 0 mph from the NNE. The water’s gonna be like a mirror. But here’s the kicker: there’s no swell. Zero energy. You’ll be sitting on a flat lake, staring at a smooth horizon. Not a wave to be caught.
For beginners around El Palito, the tiny waves on offer (around 3 ft) are manageable, but the conditions are just poor. For everyone else, there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
El Palito itself is a beginner-friendly beach and breakwater spot, and it’s fairly consistent usually, so this blank run is a bit of a surprise. It’s fairly exposed to the NNE, which is the direction of the small swell we get. The water temp is sitting at a typical 82°F, which is about average for this time of year.
The rest of the forecast is just dead. From July 10th right through to July 22nd, we see nothing but onshore or cross-onshore winds and flat conditions. A long, dry spell for surfers. You might see some afternoon thunderstorms roll in, but no waves with them. Save the wax for another week, folks. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but right now, the ocean is on a break.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 9 | NE 6 |
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0 | 0 | 91 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 2 | 56 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 7:55PM0.35m | 7:44AM0.16m | 8:26PM0.39m | 8:55AM0.12m | 9:02PM0.42m | 10:10AM0.08m | 9:43PM0.45m | 10:29PM0.47m | 11:17PM0.48m | 00:09AM0.48m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:31AM0.15m | 6:00AM0.09m | 6:33AM0.04m | 7:10AM-0.00m | 7:49AM-0.03m | 8:29AM-0.04m | 9:08AM-0.02m | ||||||||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | |
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | 6:58 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
102 | 143 | 91 | 127 | 189 | 156 | 160 | 177 | 206 | 305 | 211 | 169 | 211 | 167 | 156 | 156 | 105 | 91 | 102 | 94 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — |
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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) | 124 | 4 | 124 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 4 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 |
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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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