Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
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 is a quiet spell for our area, so temper those expectations.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a pretty flat run. There are no real standouts, no big swells rolling in, just a few moments where the ocean might offer up something small if you're desperate for a paddle. The first real opportunity, if you can call it that, comes on the morning of Sunday, the 23rd of August.
El Palito is the only spot on the cards. It's a beach and breakwater setup, fairly exposed to the swell, but it's a beginner-friendly wave. The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is about average for the time of year.
The only window that looks even remotely surfable is the morning of Sunday, August 23rd. We've got a tiny 3ft swell rolling in from the NE, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak (58). The wind, however, is the saving grace here – it's glassy. That means the surface will be clean, but the waves themselves will be small and weak. Fair to say it's a beginner's session, or good for a longboard if you're just looking to get wet.
After that, it's a long dry spell. The rest of the month and into September is a total write-off, with nothing but poor surf conditions and onshore breezes. The exception is a tiny, very long-period groundswell showing up on the morning of Thursday, the 27th of August, with a 16-second period and a wave height of just 0.3ft. That's barely a bump, and the combined energy is a measly (10). Not worth wetting a wetsuit for.
The next real blip on the radar is the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September. Again, we're looking at 3ft from the NE, 6-second period, and weak energy (60). The wind is glassy again, so it'll be clean, but it's the same story: small, weak, and for beginners. For the rest of the extended forecast, it's just cross-on shore chop and flat spells. This break is fairly consistent, but even it can't find a wave this time around.
To be honest, with the small, weak swell and the onshore wind that's forecast, if you're looking for a thrill, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most of those afternoons.
Stay patient, folks. The forecast can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 |
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 kJ | 134 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 58 | 58 | 39 | 54 | 38 | 38 | 66 | 61 | 61 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:18PM0.35m | 8:58PM0.36m | 9:38PM0.37m | 10:18PM0.37m | 10:59PM0.38m | 11:40PM0.37m | 00:21AM0.35m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:49AM0.03m | 6:25AM0.03m | 6:58AM0.04m | 7:30AM0.05m | 7:58AM0.07m | 8:20AM0.10m | |||||||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 134 | 171 | 109 | 61 | 73 | 58 | 58 | 39 | 54 | 38 | 38 | 66 | 61 | 61 | 79 | 51 | 70 | 121 | 82 | 88 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 15 | NE 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 4 | 77 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 124 | 0 | 37 | 124 | 0 | 77 | 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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