Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 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 on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead. The only break that gets a mention is El Palito, a beginner-friendly beach and breakwater setup that’s fairly consistent but exposed to the NNE. The water is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Nothing to get excited about there.
The first few days are a write-off. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th bring tiny, weak swell with combined energy readings of just 36 and 29 (weak), and the "poor surf conditions" tag says it all. The winds are light, but there’s just no energy in the water – it’s a flat spell.
We do see a tiny pulse on Tuesday the 25th morning. The swell nudges up to 3ft from the NE with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 63 (still weak). The wind is glassy, which is a major positive for clean conditions. The description says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and honestly, that’s about as good as it gets. For a beginner, this might be a chance to get wet on a longboard, but don’t expect any kind of quality.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Wednesday the 26th morning all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, the forecast is almost entirely zeros for swell height and combined energy. There are long gaps of days with no recommendations at all. We’ll see a few tiny blips of 0.3ft to 3ft here and there, but the energy is so low (single digits and teens) that it’s not worth paddling out for. The winds are often cross-on or onshore, and some afternoons come with a risk of thunderstorms.
The only real standout – if you can call it that – is Tuesday the 25th morning at El Palito. The swell is 3ft from the NE, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be the cleanest the beach gets. But it’s tiny, weak, and the quality is just ordinary. The rest of the 16-day window is a bust. This is one of those runs where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a wait-and-see situation.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 36 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 39 | 0 | 63 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 61 | 7 | 6 | 56 | 5 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:38PM0.37m | 10:18PM0.37m | 10:59PM0.38m | 11:40PM0.37m | 00:21AM0.35m | 2:43PM0.21m | 1:06AM0.31m | 3:04PM0.25m | 2:03AM0.27m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58AM0.04m | 7:30AM0.05m | 7:58AM0.07m | 8:20AM0.10m | 8:32AM0.13m | 6:46PM0.20m | 8:32AM0.15m | 8:13PM0.19m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 36 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 39 | 68 | 63 | 61 | 99 | 75 | 114 | 80 | 46 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 52 | 64 | 56 | 78 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 124 | 37 | 46 | 77 | 5 | 0 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
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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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