Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, you metric-haters, here's the same bad news in feet and miles. It's Rusty, and El Palito is a ghost town for the next 16 days. I've combed through the whole forecast, and there's not a single session worth your time.
From Monday morning, July 27, we get a tiny 2ft northeast swell with a short 6-second period, combined energy a weak 38. The wind is glassy early, but the wave comment says "poor surf conditions," score zero. Water temp is about 82°F, which is normal for this time of year. That's the best it gets—and it's not good.
Tuesday, July 28, another 2ft NE swell, but afternoon cross-on wind makes it choppy. Wednesday through Friday, July 29 to 31, are flat with onshore breezes. Saturday, August 1, still flat. Sunday, August 2, a 3ft NE swell with 7-second period and energy of 63, but onshore wind in the morning and cross-on later—still poor. The same story repeats: 3ft on August 5 (energy 54), 3ft on August 9 (energy 91), but every one is accompanied by poor conditions. The glassy morning on August 6 has zero swell. Long gaps of flatness: four days from July 29 to August 1, then more gaps later.
The swell direction is northeast, which is ideal for this spot, but the size is puny, the period short, and the wind never cooperates. For a beach-and-breakwater setup, this is more of a kite-surfing scene right now. Paddle surfing? Forget it.
El Palito is usually fairly consistent and beginner-friendly, but this 16-day window is a total dry spell. Things can change, but for now, there's nothing to ride. Keep the wax in the wrapper.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave 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 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 38 | 0 | 53 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:25PM0.39m | 00:05AM0.39m | 00:44AM0.39m | 1:21AM0.37m | 1:57AM0.34m | 5:34PM0.24m | 2:29AM0.30m | 5:44PM0.27m | 1:43AM0.25m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10AM0.01m | 8:45AM0.02m | 9:17AM0.04m | 9:42AM0.07m | 9:54AM0.09m | 9:52AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.22m | 9:48AM0.13m | 9:43PM0.22m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
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 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 38 | 43 | 53 | 35 | 34 | 39 | 46 | 97 | 97 | 115 | 176 | 253 | 191 | 167 | 112 | 82 | 59 | 55 | 63 | 77 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 150 | 5 | 212 | 746 | 37 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 20 | 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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