El Palito Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palito sea temperature is
27.8° C
0.5° 

El Palito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Palito surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 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 Thursday (Jul 09) 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the line at El Palito. It’s a bit of a waiting game this time, so don’t get your hopes up too early.

The first bit of action we’ll see is on Thursday morning, July 9th. We’ve got a small NE swell pushing in at about 4ft, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s a short period windswell, so the energy is there but it’s not going to have that grunty push you’d want for a proper session. The combined swell energy is moderate at best (130). The real winner here is the wind – glassy conditions with barely 3 mph from the ENE. For a beach and breakwater set-up, that’ll keep things clean. Water temp is sitting around 82°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at 4ft, but don’t expect a standout session. The crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have some company.

Don't get too excited about the rest of the first week, though, because from Thursday afternoon right through to Monday July 13th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Cross-onshore winds, thunderstorms, and generally poor surf conditions dominate the afternoons, and the mornings are mostly flat or blown out. We’ve got a few records showing “poor surf conditions” with zero energy and choppy seas. Monday morning, July 13th, does show a small 3ft NE swell (86 energy), but the wind is onshore and it's listed as poor surf. Honestly, not worth paddling out.

After that, there’s a real dry spell. From Tuesday July 14th all the way through to Saturday July 19th, there’s nothing but zeros, cross-onshore winds, and risk of thunderstorms. A long gap where you can keep the board in the car.

Now, there’s a tiny glimmer on Sunday morning, July 19th. The swell drops to 3ft from the NE, still a short 6-second period, and the combined energy is weak (56). But here’s the kicker: the wind goes glassy again with 3 mph from the NE. That’ll put a little face on those waves. It’s still only really surfable in a very ordinary kind of way, and it won’t be anything big. Still, if you’re desperate for a splash, that’s your best bet in weeks. For the beginners, that 3ft is super manageable and safe.

Then it’s back to the doldrums. Monday July 20th and Tuesday July 21st are mostly poor surf, with Tuesday afternoon showing a tiny 2ft swell (23 energy) that’s not worth mentioning. Wednesday July 22nd morning looks glassy again with no swell at all. The last real mention is Thursday July 23rd morning with a 3ft NE swell (67 energy), but with onshore winds, it’s just not happening.

To be honest, the standout on offer is that Thursday July 9th morning session – the only time we get a bit of height with truly clean, glassy conditions. For a beach and breakwater spot, that’s a rare treat. The rest of the 16-day window is mostly flat, choppy, or blown out. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with cross-onshore winds and bumpy conditions might look more interesting than for us paddle surfers.

Keep an eye on the forecast – it tends not to stay this poor for long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
1.2
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8
1.3
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.7
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8
1.4
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8
1.2
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1.3
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7
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1.2
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1.3
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1.3
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8
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
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86
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Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
20
ENE
10
SSW
15
NNE
25
ENE
5
SSW
15
NE
20
ENE
5
SW
5
NE
20
ENE
10
SW
10
NNE
20
ENE
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SW
10
NNE
15
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NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:55AM0.12m
9:02PM0.42m
10:10AM0.08m
9:43PM0.45m
10:29PM0.47m
11:17PM0.48m
00:09AM0.48m
1:03AM0.46m
2:00AM0.43m
Low Tide
11:50AM0.09m
6:33AM0.04m
7:10AM-0.00m
7:49AM-0.03m
8:29AM-0.04m
9:08AM-0.02m
9:44AM0.00m
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 mm
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Temp °C
30
31
27
28
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26
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Feels °C
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33
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29
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Information about the El Palito Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Palito may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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