
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 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 Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 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 the menu for El Palito over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty quiet stretch ahead. We're looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of for most of the period. The first few days are a write-off, and we're staring down a gap of several days with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the very end.
The best bet, and really the only standout, is the Monday morning of the 27th of July. It's not going to blow you away, but it's the cleanest option we've got. You'll find a tiny 3ft swell rolling in from the NE, with a period of 7 seconds. That's a short-period windswell, so it'll be a bit weak and choppy. The wave energy is low (67), so don't expect much push. The key here is the wind: it's due to be glassy calm with offshore conditions from the NW. That'll keep the surface like a mirror, so even though it's small, it'll be rideable and clean for a beginner-friendly spot. Before that, there's a small window on the Sunday morning of the 26th, with the same 3ft NE swell, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it won't be nearly as clean.
After that, it's back to nothing. The 31st of July and the 3rd of August both show a little 3ft NE swell in the morning, but with onshore winds, the conditions are classed as poor. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing to worry about there.
When it's this small and weak with that short-period windswell, the beach and breakwater setup at El Palito can get a bit bouncy and messy. Not ideal for a paddle board. If you're into kite surfing, the afternoons with the moderate cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions might actually be more interesting. For us surfers, the 27th morning is the only real call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
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0 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:23AM0.21m | 7:25PM0.34m | 7:23AM0.16m | 7:52PM0.36m | 8:21AM0.12m | 8:21PM0.36m | 9:24AM0.09m | 8:53PM0.37m | 9:27PM0.37m | 10:05PM0.38m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:23AM0.19m | 11:00AM0.14m | 4:26AM0.14m | 10:47AM0.13m | 5:11AM0.09m | 5:49AM0.06m | 6:24AM0.03m | 6:59AM0.02m | |||||||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:58 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
88 | 89 | 114 | 88 | 91 | 120 | 88 | 64 | 88 | 97 | 77 | 93 | 125 | 77 | 99 | 88 | 88 | 104 | 64 | |
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) | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 |
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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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