El Palito Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palito sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.5° 

El Palito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Palito surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 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 cards for us.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. We've got a long, dry spell with hardly any surf worth talking about. The first real sign of life doesn't show up until the end of the month, and even then, it's not looking like anything to write home about. The whole run is a bit of a waiting game.

Let's start with El Palito. This spot is a beginner-friendly beach and breakwater setup, fairly consistent, but it's not into much in this forecast. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year.

From August 22nd right through to the 29th, it's a write-off. We're seeing tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell energy is in the double digits (43), and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions" for every single session. There's nothing to get excited about here.

We get a tiny bump on the 30th of August. The swell picks up a bit to 3ft from the NE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 108, which is moderate, but the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, and the forecast still says "poor surf conditions." It's a bit of a tease, but with that wind, it's not going to be clean. For a beginner, 3ft is manageable, but the chop will make it a challenge.

After that, it drops back to nothing. From August 31st all the way to September 6th, we're back to zeros and flat spells. There's a brief flicker on the morning of September 6th with 2ft from the NE, but again, the wind is onshore and the energy is weak (39). It's just not doing it.

The only moment that even comes close to a highlight is the morning of August 30th. The swell is a modest 3ft, and the period is 8 seconds – not long, not short. The energy is moderate (108), but with the onshore wind, it's going to be choppy and messy. For a more experienced surfer, it's a maybe, but for the average punter, it's a pass. The crowds can be around sometimes, but honestly, I doubt many will be out for this.

So, to sum it up: we've got a long gap of nothing, then a small, messy window at the end of August that's more of a "maybe if you're desperate" than a "get in the car." The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the days with more wind. It's a tough outlook, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
7
0.8
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6
0.8
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6
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NE
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0.7
NE
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7
0.9
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7
1.1
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7
0.8
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6
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
53
45
38
38
39
33
58
65
0
84
0
0
0
58
9
8
7
7
6
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
SSW
5
NE
10
SE
10
S
5
N
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
NE
20
ENE
10
SW
15
NE
25
ENE
5
SSW
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
SSW
10
N
20
ENE
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
off
on
cross-off
off
glassy
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off
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cross-on
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High Tide
8:58PM0.36m
9:38PM0.37m
10:18PM0.37m
10:59PM0.38m
11:40PM0.37m
00:21AM0.35m
2:43PM0.21m
1:06AM0.31m
Low Tide
6:25AM0.03m
6:58AM0.04m
7:30AM0.05m
7:58AM0.07m
8:20AM0.10m
8:32AM0.13m
6:46PM0.20m
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6:22
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6:46
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 mm
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Temp °C
29
27
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32
28
31
32
28
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27
Feels °C
32
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32
29
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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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