Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (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 (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is a tough one to call. For this stretch, we're looking at a lean period for El Palito. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for decent waves. From the start on Friday, July 3rd right through to Saturday, July 18th, it's just one poor surf condition after another. There's a big gap from Tuesday the 7th all the way to Sunday the 12th with zero swell, so don't even bother checking the cam. The only faint heartbeat comes on Monday morning, July 13th, where a small 4ft NE swell nudges in with moderate energy (123), but the combo of onshore wind and "poor surf conditions" stamped on it means it's going to be a messy, weak closeout. That 7-second period is too short to wrap a decent barrel. Even the glassy mornings on Friday the 3rd and Friday the 17th are flat – no swell. Honestly, if the wind is up and there's a bit of chop, this beach and breakwater setup might look more appealing for kite surfing than for paddle surfing.
Forget about a standout. There isn't one. This is a dry spell. If you see a report in a few days that looks better, that's a different story, but right now, it's a case of "wait for the next forecast cycle".
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 32 | 0 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:19AM0.37m | 2:46AM0.35m | 7:10PM0.24m | 2:17AM0.31m | 7:11PM0.27m | 1:47AM0.28m | 7:29PM0.31m | 1:23AM0.24m | 6:27AM0.21m | 7:55PM0.35m | 7:44AM0.16m | 8:26PM0.39m | 8:55AM0.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:16AM0.07m | 11:03AM0.10m | 8:44PM0.23m | 10:55AM0.11m | 10:13PM0.24m | 11:00AM0.11m | 11:48PM0.24m | 5:07AM0.21m | 5:31AM0.15m | 6:00AM0.09m | |||||||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
 | 6:58 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 |
mm | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 135 | 77 | 55 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 75 | 73 | 32 | 58 | 63 | 63 | 105 | 77 | 75 | 84 | 47 | 102 | 184 | 200 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 37 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 8 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 |
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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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