Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.4m 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 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this stretch of coast is looking like a flat spell for the most part. We’ve got a long, long wait ahead for anything remotely rideable, so if you’re itching to get wet, you might want to pick up a different hobby for the next week or so.
The first sign of any surf comes on Monday, 14 September, but it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a tiny 3ft swell from the NE, with a period of only 6 seconds – that’s weak, short-period windswill with a combined energy of just 56. The mornings offer a light onshore breeze, but the afternoons get chopped up by a cross-onshore. This is pure beginner territory, and even then, it’s a struggle. The same little wave sticks around through to Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, but it’s still poor.
Things get even smaller from Thursday, 17 September, onwards. We’re down to a pathetic 0.3ft of swell, with periods wobbling around 13 to 15 seconds. That very long period sounds fancy, but on a beach break setup it’ll just be an occasional, barely-there bump. The energy is laughable, down to 4 or 5. There’s a moment of glass on Sunday, 20 September morning, with a glassy WNW breeze, but it’s on a 0.3ft, 12-second swell – so it’s flat as a tack.
Honestly, the only break on offer is El Palito, a beginner-friendly beach and breakwater setup. It’s fairly consistent, but that doesn’t mean much when there’s nothing to ride. Crowds can show up sometimes, but they won't be surfing. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next glimmer of hope is on Monday, 21 September, with another 3ft, 6-second blip, but it’s gone by the afternoon. Then Wednesday, 23 September morning brings a 2ft, 6-second NE swell with 41 energy, but it’s not enough to get excited about. This is a real dry spell. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, it’s a rough run, but with such weak energy forecast, it’s not unusual for the area to go quiet for days.
Save your wax for another time, folks. This is a kite-surfing wind forecast, not a surf one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 12 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:57PM0.41m | 10:47PM0.39m | 2:26PM0.18m | 11:38PM0.36m | 1:47PM0.22m | 00:35AM0.32m | 2:15PM0.26m | 2:05AM0.27m | 2:41PM0.29m | 4:08AM0.22m | 3:16PM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42AM0.05m | 7:07AM0.08m | 4:56PM0.18m | 7:29AM0.11m | 6:43PM0.17m | 7:48AM0.14m | 7:56PM0.16m | 8:05AM0.16m | 9:04PM0.14m | 8:19AM0.17m | 10:15PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:37 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — |
mm | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 94 | 105 | 178 | 118 | 125 | 149 | 88 | 79 | 89 | 131 | 140 | 125 | 160 | 186 | 217 | 131 | 102 | 99 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 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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