
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards around El Palito. Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead. We’re talking about a beach and breakwater setup that’s just going to be starved of any proper swell energy for the guts of the next 16 days.
Right now and for the first week or so, it’s a flat spell. There’s some tiny, weak swell showing on a couple of mornings – around 2ft to 3ft from the NE, but it’s really short period, under 7 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (38 to 54). That’s not going to wrap in with any punch. The wind, when it’s there, is mostly a light offshore from the NNE, which would be ideal if there was any wave to work with. But there isn’t. It’s labelled as “poor surf conditions” right through, so don’t be fooled by the clean mornings. The afternoon cross-onshore from the ENE picks up and just chops out anything that might have been there.
Thursday the 30th of July gives a tiny flicker. The morning shows a glassy 3ft swell from the NE – nicely clean with that glassy wind. Combined energy climbs to 91, still weak, but the report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the only slot worth paddling for in the whole outlook, and it’s not exactly one to write home about. For a beginner-friendly break like El Palito, that thigh-high stuff on a clean morning is about as good as it’s going to get for a while.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From the 31st all the way through to the 9th of August, there are days and days with zero recorded swell energy and the same “poor surf conditions” tag. There’s a hint of a very small, very long-period swell on the 3rd and 4th of August – 0.3ft with an 11-second period – but the combined energy is only 2. That’s barely a ripple. Not worth getting wet for.
You get a final minor pulse on Monday the 10th of August, with 3ft NE again, combined energy 84, but it’s still labelled poor conditions. The wind is offshore from the NNE in the morning, which at least keeps it clean, but it’s hardly a standout.
To be straight with you, there’s nothing in this 16-day window that I’d call a real standout. The best of a bad lot is that Thursday the 30th of July morning. Glassy conditions on a tiny NE swell. If you’re a beginner and just want to sit out there in the warm water – water temp’s about average for the time of year at 82° here – it’s something. But for anyone chasing a proper wave, you’re looking at a long blank run. Forecasts can change, but this stretch looks stubborn. Given El Palito is fairly consistent as a spot, it’s a bit of a shame, but these dead spells do happen.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 48 | 44 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 34 | 32 | 46 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:45PM0.38m | 11:25PM0.39m | 00:05AM0.39m | 00:44AM0.39m | 1:21AM0.37m | 1:57AM0.34m | 5:34PM0.24m | 2:29AM0.30m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10AM0.01m | 8:45AM0.02m | 9:17AM0.04m | 9:42AM0.07m | 9:54AM0.09m | 9:52AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.22m | ||||||||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
38 | 48 | 44 | 54 | 46 | 54 | 34 | 32 | 46 | 33 | 45 | 62 | 91 | 147 | 241 | 177 | 162 | 99 | 79 | 77 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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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) | 119 | 55 | 5 | 8 | 124 | 0 | 77 | 715 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 0 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
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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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