Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a tough one to write, folks. I’ve been staring at the charts for El Palito, and honestly, I’m struggling to find a reason to get the wetsuit on. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just doesn’t want to play ball.
We’re looking at a long, drawn-out period of poor surf. The first hint of any swell comes in on Sunday morning, the 9th of August, with a tiny little 3ft wave from the NE, but with a short period of just 6 seconds, the energy is weak (60). The wind is blowing straight onshore, so it’s going to be a mess. It’s not even worth a look.
Things just don’t improve. We get similar small, weak pulses on the 10th, 11th, and 12th, all with negligible energy in the 50s and 60s, and the wind is always cross-onshore or onshore, chopping everything up. It’s a real grind.
The most promising morning we see is on Tuesday the 18th of August. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the NE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is still very weak at 94, but for once, the wind is light and straight onshore from the NNE. It’s going to be small and a bit soft, but it might be the cleanest window of the entire 16 days. Water temp is sitting at a normal 83°F for the time of year, so that’s one thing you won’t have to worry about.
But let’s be real. There’s no standout here. There’s no day where you’d look at the forecast and plan a trip. The break itself is fairly consistent, but the swell just isn’t showing up. It’s a beach and breakwater setup, and with the wind constantly on it, this is looking more like a spot for the kite crew to get their fix than for a surfer.
I’d say save your energy. This is a blank run. It won’t stay poor forever, but for now, the only thing breaking is your heart.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 56 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 79 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:38PM0.43m | 10:39AM0.07m | 9:25PM0.45m | 10:14PM0.46m | 11:03PM0.45m | 11:54PM0.44m | 00:47AM0.41m | 4:22PM0.20m | 1:46AM0.36m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:10AM0.01m | 6:48AM-0.01m | 7:24AM-0.01m | 7:57AM0.01m | 8:27AM0.04m | 8:52AM0.07m | 7:05PM0.18m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 111 | 73 | 66 | 85 | 85 | 60 | 85 | 56 | 63 | 99 | 102 | 61 | 91 | 79 | 56 | 66 | 94 | 70 | 140 | 128 |
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) | 124 | 5 | 1129 | 124 | 20 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 |
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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).
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