Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 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 04) 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you—this stretch of the forecast is a tough one. We're looking at El Palito, a beach and breakwater setup, and the news isn't great. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off, with no real surf on offer. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is just about bang on average for this time of year, so that's not the issue.
The first sign of any kind of swell doesn't show up until Sunday the 9th of August, and even then, it's tiny. We're talking a weak, short-period 3 ft NE swell with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 61 (weak energy). To make matters worse, it's coming with onshore wind. Before that, it's a long stretch of nothing—flat, glassy mornings and choppy, cross-on afternoons, with a few risk of thunderstorms thrown in. The first few days of August are a total bust.
Then, after that tiny blip on the 9th, we get another gap. The next little pulse pops up on Tuesday the 11th of August. That's a 4 ft NE swell, still short period at 7 seconds, but the energy climbs to a moderate 127 (moderate energy). Again, it's paired with onshore wind, so it's not going to be pretty. If you're a beginner, 4 ft is borderline okay, but with that wind and short period, it's going to be a messy, choppy mess.
The last flicker of anything comes on Friday the 14th of August, with a 3 ft NE swell, 7-second period, and 89 energy (weak energy). Same story – onshore wind. The rest of the window is filled with more of the same: onshore breezes, flat spells, and thunderstorms.
Look, El Palito is a fairly consistent spot, but when the swell's this weak and the wind's this bad, there's nothing to get excited about. The swell direction is NE, but the optimum for this break is NNE, so it's never quite lining up. For a beach and breakwater setup with this much wind and chop, it honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer. There's just no good surf in this 16-day window. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:34PM0.24m | 2:29AM0.30m | 5:44PM0.27m | 1:43AM0.25m | 6:08PM0.31m | 00:55AM0.21m | 5:47AM0.20m | 6:38PM0.34m | 7:02AM0.15m | 7:14PM0.37m | 8:10AM0.12m | 7:55PM0.40m | 9:16AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:52AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.22m | 9:48AM0.13m | 9:43PM0.22m | 9:53AM0.13m | 11:10PM0.20m | 10:07AM0.12m | 4:23AM0.13m | 10:26AM0.11m | 4:58AM0.08m | 10:47AM0.09m | 5:34AM0.04m | |||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 8 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 89 | 71 | 77 | 79 | 102 | 118 | 73 | 99 | 102 | 84 | 132 | 105 | 109 | 153 | 118 | 109 | 149 | 121 | 132 | 211 | 153 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 124 | 5 | 5 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 5 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 20 |
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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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