El Palito Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palito sea temperature is
28.7°C
0.4° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with 58 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at the charts for the local area. Let's be straight with you – it's a rough stretch ahead. The water temp is sitting at about 84°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

To be honest, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim. We've got a massive gap of surf downtime. From the start of the period on Friday the 4th, there's just nothing worth paddling out for. The few scraps of swell we see are tiny, with poor conditions. For example, Friday morning the 4th has a weak 2ft wave from the NE with a short 6-second period, and the wind is on it from the NE at 9 mph. That's blown-out junk. The combined energy is a measly 31 (weak energy). It's a no-go. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are similar – small, weak, and wind-affected, though Sunday morning is glassy. That's a tease, but with a 2ft, 6-second wave, it's not going to be doing anything.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday the 7th through to Monday the 14th, there are days with zero swell at all. Just flat water. It's a bleak run.

We finally see a tiny pulse of life on Tuesday the 15th. The morning has a 2ft wave from the NE with a 6-second period, and the wind is on it from the NNE at 6 mph. The combined energy is just 32 (weak energy). It's still poor surf, but it's something. The afternoon stays similar with a moderate cross-onshore wind.

Wednesday the 16th has a notable moment. The morning is clean with a moderate offshore wind from the S at 12 mph, but there's no surf. The afternoon, however, sees a 2ft, 6-second wave from the NE with a gentle offshore wind from the S at 9 mph. The combined energy is 39 (weak energy). It's the cleanest the surf will be, but it's still tiny and weak.

The last few days, from the 17th to the 19th, are more of the same – tiny, weak waves with clean winds but no energy to speak of.

There are no standout days here. The best on offer, if you're desperate, is the clean little ripple on Wednesday the 16th afternoon at El Palito. It's a beach and breakwater setup, fairly consistent, and the optimum swell is from the NNE. The wind will be offshore, which is a major positive for cleanliness, but it's a 2ft wave. It's not going to be a session to write home about. For a beginner, it's safe, but it's not really surfable. For everyone else, this is a time to find other hobbies.

Honestly, unless you're a kite surfer looking for a steady breeze, there's nothing here for a paddle surfer. The whole setup looks more interesting for a kite than a surfboard. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a blank run. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
0.1
N
10
0.8
NE
6
0.1
N
10
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
6
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6
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0.8
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7
1.1
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12
1.2
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7
0.1
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11
1.1
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7
1.2
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7
1.1
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
0.1
N
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
2
0
3
18
20
33
36
0
0
0
0
6
0
5
0
0
0
58
0
3
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
ENE
5
SW
15
S
10
SSE
5
SW
0
ENE
10
E
10
SW
10
NNE
25
ENE
10
SW
10
NNE
20
ENE
5
SSW
10
N
20
ENE
5
SSW
15
N
20
ENE
10
SW
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High Tide
8:41AM0.11m
7:28PM0.41m
9:46AM0.10m
8:18PM0.42m
9:08PM0.42m
9:57PM0.41m
10:47PM0.39m
2:26PM0.18m
11:38PM0.36m
1:47PM0.22m
00:35AM0.32m
Low Tide
10:03AM0.10m
4:59AM0.02m
10:26AM0.10m
5:37AM0.01m
6:12AM0.03m
6:42AM0.05m
7:07AM0.08m
4:56PM0.18m
7:29AM0.11m
6:43PM0.17m
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6:39
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6:36
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Temp °C
29
29
28
31
32
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32
33
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28
Feels °C
32
31
32
33
34
31
36
35
32
33
30
31
32
30
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32
30
29
32
31
32
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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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