El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer around El Palito for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty flat. We’ve got a solid 16‑day window, and for the most part there’s just nothing doing. The first real chance of any wave action doesn’t show up until the morning of Wednesday, July 15th, and even then it’s a tiny pulse. A 4‑ft swell from the northeast, coming in at a short 7‑second period, with a combined energy of 127 (moderate) – but the wind is onshore from the north‑northeast at 6 mph, so it’ll be lumpy and messy. That’s it. That’s the only swell of the whole forecast. The rest of the time? Flat and poor. The water temp is sitting around 82° with a 0.9° anomaly – about normal for this time of year, which is nice, but it doesn’t help when there’s no surf.

El Palito is a beach‑and‑breakwater setup, fairly consistent normally, and it’s a beginner‑friendly spot that works best with swell from the north‑northeast. But this run is a total blank. The crowds can show up sometimes, but there won’t be anyone out because there’s nothing to ride. The whole period from now through July 17th is a long stretch of “no surf” – we’re talking about 13 days of zero energy before that little blip on the 15th, and then it’s back to nothing. Normally this spot doesn’t stay flat for long, so I’d keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change – but as it stands, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Winds are mostly onshore or cross‑onshore, with a few glassy moments on Saturday afternoon, July 4th, and Wednesday morning, July 8th – but with no swell, those are just pretty mornings for a paddle, not a surf.

Bottom line: if you’re looking to surf, you’re better off doing something else for the next two weeks. The only possible wave is that tiny, short‑period, onshore mess on July 15th – and that’s not worth the drive. Hang tight, forecasts can flip.

Rusty

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