Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 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 10) 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you about El Palito. I've looked at the charts for the next sixteen days, and honestly, it's a pretty grim stretch for a paddle. The whole period is a write-off for any decent surf. We're looking at a solid two weeks plus with barely a wave to speak of.
The first signs of any life pop up on Friday morning, the 11th of September. There's a tiny pulse of 3ft swell from the NE, clocking in at a weak 69 combined energy. The morning starts off glassy, which is a tease, but the wave itself is so weak and small it's a real struggle. The afternoon turns to junk with a cross-onshore breeze.
After that, it's back to nothing. The next real chance doesn't come until Wednesday the 16th of September. Another small 2ft NE swell shows up, with a combined energy of 33. The morning is glassy, which is your only hope, but again, the waves are just too weak to get excited about. The afternoon goes cross-shore.
The very end of the run, on the 18th of September, we see a bit of groundswell, with a 0.7ft swell from the NNE and a period of 12 seconds. That long period means it's super clean in the glassy morning, but it's a whisper of a wave. The combined energy is a paltry 13.
The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for the time of year. The only real positive is the occasional glassy morning, but with no swell to back it up, you're better off leaving the board at home. This is one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but for now, it's a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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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 10 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 51 | 32 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:38PM0.39m | 8:41AM0.11m | 7:28PM0.41m | 9:46AM0.10m | 8:18PM0.42m | 9:08PM0.42m | 9:57PM0.41m | 10:47PM0.39m | 2:26PM0.18m | 11:38PM0.36m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:38AM0.11m | 4:18AM0.03m | 10:03AM0.10m | 4:59AM0.02m | 10:26AM0.10m | 5:37AM0.01m | 6:12AM0.03m | 6:42AM0.05m | 7:07AM0.08m | 4:56PM0.18m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 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 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 43 | 54 | 60 | 33 | 54 | 51 | 32 | 33 | 43 | 27 | 36 | 47 | 58 | 88 | 121 | 104 | 153 | 91 | 73 | 80 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | NE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 603 | 810 | 5 | 210 | 746 | 5 | 21 | 124 | 5 | 37 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 |
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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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