Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a real long stretch of flat, poor conditions here. For the first week, from Tuesday the 4th of August right through to the morning of Monday the 10th of August, there’s absolutely nothing doing. The ocean is giving us zero energy, and what little wind there is has been blowing cross-onshore, making a mess of things. It’s a total write-off for a paddle.
Now, we finally see a tiny blip of life on the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August at El Palito. We’re talking a small 3ft wave from the NE, with a short period of just 7 seconds. Combined swell energy is only 86 – that’s weak. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE though, which is a major positive for clean conditions. But honestly, this is a beginner spot, and that short-period swell is going to be pretty weak and crumbly. It’s not going to be anything to get excited about, just a chance to get wet if you’re desperate.
After that, it goes back to flat and poor again until the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. We get another similar pulse: 3ft from the NE, 7 seconds, and 89 combined energy. Same story – light offshore wind from the NNE making it clean, but the wave energy is just too weak to make it a standout. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
The rest of the forecast from the 14th of August onward is a barren wasteland of cross-onshore winds, choppy conditions, and no swell to speak of. It’s a long, quiet run. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a disappointing stretch, but it won’t stay this way forever – forecasts can change.
So, to sum it up: there are no true standouts here. The best on offer is the morning of Tuesday the 11th and Thursday the 13th of August at El Palito, for a tiny, clean, beginner-friendly wave. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 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 | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:39AM0.07m | 9:25PM0.45m | 10:14PM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.20m | 10:07AM0.12m | 4:23AM0.13m | 10:26AM0.11m | 4:58AM0.08m | 10:47AM0.09m | 5:34AM0.04m | 6:10AM0.01m | 6:48AM-0.01m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:54 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | 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 | 105 | 112 | 118 | 99 | 68 | 78 | 91 | 93 | 125 | 118 | 136 | 211 | 149 | 99 | 144 | 111 | 99 | 149 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 665 | 20 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 55 | 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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