Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 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 (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
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 cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a lean stretch for El Palito. We’re looking at a big fat gap of no surf at all that runs from now all the way through to the morning of the 11th of September. That’s over a week of flat, quiet water. The ocean is just not doing its job. For a spot like this, that’s a pretty normal blank run for this time of year, so don’t let it get you down. Forecasts can change.
The first real whisper of something happening comes on the morning of Friday the 11th. We’ll see a small pulse of swell push in at about 3ft from the NE. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit weak and bumpy – combined energy is only 91 (weak). The wind will be glassy, though, which is a big plus. The water is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for the time of year. It’s fall-in-and-cool-off weather. This is a beginner-friendly break, so the size is fine for learning, but the quality is just “surfable but very ordinary.” Not one to get excited about.
After that, the morning of Tuesday the 15th of September shows a little more promise. The swell holds at 3ft from the NE with a short 6-second period. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore from the SSE, which will clean things up nicely. The combined energy is still weak at 60. Again, it’s small and weak, but the clean conditions will make it a pleasant session for a beginner or someone just wanting to get wet.
The real standout of the whole run, if you can call it that, is the morning of Wednesday the 16th of September. We’ve got 2ft of NE swell, still a short period of 7 seconds, but the wind is dead glassy. Combined energy is still weak at 49, but glassy conditions at a beginner-friendly beach and breakwater like El Palito are a gift. It’ll be tiny, but clean, and there won’t be any crowds to fight over the ankle-biters.
Overall, don’t hold your breath for anything epic. This is a stretch for longboards, soft-tops, and just enjoying being in the water. If you’re expecting power, you’re gonna be disappointed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | 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 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 47 | 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 | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:50PM0.37m | 7:42AM0.12m | 6:38PM0.39m | 8:41AM0.11m | 7:28PM0.41m | 9:46AM0.10m | 8:18PM0.42m | 9:08PM0.42m | 9:57PM0.41m | 10:47PM0.39m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:34AM0.06m | 9:38AM0.11m | 4:18AM0.03m | 10:03AM0.10m | 4:59AM0.02m | 10:26AM0.10m | 5:37AM0.01m | 6:12AM0.03m | 6:42AM0.05m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | 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 |
| kJ | 64 | 62 | 43 | 46 | 60 | 33 | 40 | 47 | 40 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 60 | 73 | 75 | 135 | 121 | 99 | 149 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 5 | 603 | 746 | 5 | 210 | 665 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 37 | 210 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 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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