Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 89 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (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 Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
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 on the cards for El Palito.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The Finder’s telling me there are no good surf options in this whole 16-day window, and looking at the guidance, I’ve got to agree. We're in for a long, flat spell. There’s just no energy to get excited about, and the forecasts are all pointing to "poor surf conditions." It’s one of those blank runs that’s more normal for this area, so don’t hold your breath.
Let’s break it down. We start on Tuesday the 15th with nothing – zero combined swell energy (0). That sets the tone. Wednesday the 16th has a tiny 3ft, 6-second wind swell from the NE with a cross-onshore breeze and energy at just 53, so it’s messy. We get a bit of a glass-off on Thursday morning the 17th with the easterly going light, but the swell is a mere 2ft, short period, and energy is a weak 19. That's not enough to paddle for.
From the 18th through to the 29th of September, it’s almost entirely flat. You’ll see plenty of 0.3ft waves with a few 2ft pulses on the 20th and 24th, but the energy never cracks three digits, staying well below 100 – weak and uninspiring. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy, though we do get glassy spells on the 17th, 20th, and 28th mornings. Still, no swell to surf.
The best you could say is the morning of Tuesday the 29th, where a 0.7ft, 12-second groundswell from the N brings the energy up to 19, with light offshore wind. But at that size, you’re just bobbing around. Then on the 30th, we see the "biggest" pulse: 1ft from the NNE at 12 seconds, with energy climbing to 90 – still weak. The morning has a light cross-onshore, but it’s just not enough.
There’s no standout here, folks. The best on offer is probably the morning of Thursday the 17th, with 2ft, glassy conditions, and no crowds likely, but it's beginner-level dribble. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger afternoon breezes might give you something, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a long wait.
Stay patient. Forecasts can change, but right now, the boards are staying in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | N 13 | N 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:38PM0.33m | 5:23PM0.33m | 6:09PM0.33m | 6:55PM0.33m | 7:39PM0.34m | 8:21PM0.34m | 10:15AM0.13m | 9:03PM0.35m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:02AM0.07m | 3:01AM0.05m | 3:47AM0.04m | 4:28AM0.03m | 5:05AM0.04m | 5:39AM0.06m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 68 | 85 | 53 | 60 | 38 | 19 | 38 | 99 | 77 | 93 | 91 | 73 | 75 | 64 | 43 | 35 | 53 | 46 | 59 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 12 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 810 | 4 | 124 | 601 | 21 | 121 | 124 | 4 | 37 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 5 | 124 | 5 | 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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