Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 (Jul 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th 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 offer for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. The first few days are basically a write-off, with nothing but poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds messing things up. We’ve got a real gap here from now until the morning of Sunday the 26th of July before we see anything remotely rideable.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday the 26th of July. El Palito might just be the standout of the whole period, and it’s not even close. We’re looking at a tiny 3 ft NE swell pushing through, but the real magic is the wind. It’s glassy – absolute dead calm. That’s a major positive. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The break is a beach and breakwater setup, fairly exposed to the NNE. The combined wave energy is weak at 56. It’s not going to be epic, but for a Sunday morning session, it’s perfectly surfable if you’re a beginner or just want to get wet. The swell is small, so it’s not going to be too big for a learner. Be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here.
The next little window shows up on Saturday the 1st of August in the morning. Again, El Palito with a similar 3 ft NE swell and glassy conditions. The energy is still weak (65), but that clean, offshore wind from the N makes it the best option that day. The afternoon kicks in a cross-onshore breeze though, so get out early.
After that, nothing. The rest of the first week of August is a total blank. A few tiny pulses of swell show up on the 7th of August, but we’re talking 0.3 ft to 1 ft from the NE with a long period of 10 seconds. That’s more of a ripple than a wave, and the energy is minimal (4-12). It’s clean, but there’s just not enough to paddle for.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is the morning of Sunday the 26th of July, with a backup on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. Everything else is a washout. If you’re desperate, you can get a float in, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 49 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:24AM0.09m | 8:53PM0.37m | 9:27PM0.37m | 10:05PM0.38m | 10:45PM0.38m | 11:25PM0.39m | 00:05AM0.39m | 00:44AM0.39m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.09m | 6:24AM0.03m | 6:59AM0.02m | 7:34AM0.01m | 8:10AM0.01m | 8:45AM0.02m | 9:17AM0.04m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 56 | 105 | 105 | 79 | 99 | 85 | 68 | 97 | 68 | 67 | 49 | 43 | 45 | 49 | 64 | 26 | 18 | 56 | 58 | 85 | 189 |
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 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 124 | 5 | 601 | 715 | 46 | 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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