Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 54 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. 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 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, the crew at El Palito (beach and breakwater) are looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead. This is one of those times where you gotta be honest: the swell window is just not cooperating. The water’s sitting at 84°F, which is pretty much dead on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit while you’re waiting.
We kick off on Wednesday the 2nd of September with zero energy – not even a ripple to get excited about. The combined energy is a flat 0. That carries on through Thursday and Friday, with only the tiniest hint of something on Thursday morning (2ft from the NE but with a short 6-second period, energy at 34). The winds are mostly cross-on from the ENE or light onshore from the NNE, keeping things messy. Saturday the 5th starts glassy, but there’s still no swell to clean up.
Honestly, we’re looking at a solid two-week gap with nothing worthwhile. Day after day of “poor surf conditions” and scores of 0. There’s a tiny blip on Friday the 11th in the morning – 3ft from the NE with a 7-second period and a glassy wind – that gives a combined energy of 72. That’s your one and only chance for a limp knee-high wave on a log, but even then, it’s “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The afternoon turns to junk again.
After that, we’re back to the void. A few mornings with 2ft from the NE and period around 5-6 seconds pop up around the 15th and 16th, but the energy is weak (28-35) and the winds are mostly cross-on or glassy but with no power. By the 17th, it’s gone again.
If you’re desperate and the wind stays light, you could flop around on a longboard on the morning of the 11th or maybe the 16th morning, but that’s it. This is a blank run for El Palito. The good news is the break is fairly consistent, so it tends not to stay this bad for long – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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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 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
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 | 9:14AM0.13m | 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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 29 |
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 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 51 | 46 | 62 | 34 | 39 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 47 | 42 | 45 | 30 | 46 | 49 | 73 | 65 | 118 | 102 | 128 | 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 | 124 | 5 | 601 | 746 | 5 | 210 | 746 | 5 | 5 | 124 | 37 | 77 | 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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