Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve had a good look at what’s on the cards for El Palito, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead. There’s a big gap of no real surf to start.
We’re kicking off with a blank run. From now through the weekend of the 14th of September, there’s nothing doing. The swell is either non-existent or the wind is just messing things up. You’ll see some small bumps on the Sunday the 13th, a 3ft NE windswell with only a 7-second period, but with a north onshore, it’s just not worth paddling out. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year.
Monday the 14th is a tease. We get a glassy morning with a tiny 2ft NE swell, but the wave energy is weak at only 45, so you’re looking at barely a ripple. It stays poor, though. There’s a long stretch of nothing through the middle of the month; Tuesday the 15th sees a bit of a 3ft swell, but it’s short-period and messy. From Wednesday the 16th through to Thursday the 24th of September, it’s all zeros and poor surf – no real size or shape to get excited about. That’s over a week of flatness.
Now, the only glimmer comes right at the end of the forecast. On Friday the 25th of September, we get a shift. The wind finally turns offshore from the SSW, and the wave comment says “clean.” We’re looking at a small 2ft swell from the NE with a short 5-second period, but the wave energy picks up a little to 17. It’s not a standout by any means, but with glassy conditions on the Saturday morning the 26th, and that same 2ft NE swell hanging in there, it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is glass, so it’ll be super clean.
Is it good? Not really. Is it the best on offer? Absolutely. If you’re a beginner and just want a splash on a longboard, Friday the 25th afternoon or Saturday the 26th morning are your only real chances. Just don’t expect any power – the swell is weak and short period. It’s barely worth the drive, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window.
Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because a blank run like this doesn’t last forever around here. But for now, find a lake.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 44 | 74 | 54 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:05AM0.27m | 2:41PM0.29m | 4:08AM0.22m | 3:16PM0.32m | 5:33AM0.19m | 3:55PM0.33m | 6:50AM0.16m | 4:38PM0.33m | 5:23PM0.33m | 6:09PM0.33m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.16m | 9:04PM0.14m | 8:19AM0.17m | 10:15PM0.12m | 8:27AM0.17m | 11:54PM0.09m | 8:21AM0.16m | 2:02AM0.07m | 3:01AM0.05m | 3:47AM0.04m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:35 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | 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 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 131 | 118 | 163 | 97 | 86 | 77 | 79 | 45 | 44 | 74 | 54 | 60 | 77 | 64 | 98 | 85 | 64 | 62 | 64 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 124 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 5 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 746 | 5 | 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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