Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. 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 Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be honest with you, lookin' at the charts for the next 16 days, it’s a real tough stretch for surf around here. We’re starin’ down a long, dry spell with hardly a ripple to get excited about.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Saturday, the 25th of July. Before that, from now through to Friday the 24th, it’s just flat. Nothin' but small wind ripples and poor conditions. You’d be better off findin’ a swimmin’ hole or polishin’ your wax.
Now, for that Saturday morning, the 25th, we finally see a tiny pulse of energy. El Palito might just about be rideable. We’re talkin’ a small 2.6ft swell from the NE, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s a short-period, weak swell – the combined energy is only 56, so it’s barely a breath. The air is dead calm, glassy, which is the only thing goin’ for it. The morning offshore wind is light and from the NNE, which is right on the money for the break. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, so you might snag a few knee-high dribblers. Water temp is 82°, which is about normal for this time of year.
But don’t get your hopes up for the afternoon – the wind swings around to a cross-onshore and the surf just shuts down again. We see a similar blip on the morning of Wednesday the 29th of July, with another 2.6ft, 6-second NE swell and glassy conditions. Same story: barely surfable.
Even into the end of the month, Friday the 31st of July, we see a slight bump in energy. The swell height nudges up to 3.3ft from the NE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 123 (moderate). But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the records just say "poor surf conditions." It’s frustrating because the swell is there, but the wind is just killin’ it.
So, to sum it up: the only window for a paddle is a few glassy mornings with tiny, weak swell. If you’re desperate, hit El Palito on the morning of the 25th or the 29th for some small, clean waves for the absolute beginner. Beyond that, it’s a whole lot of nothin’. This is a proper dry spell, boys. Hang loose.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:32PM0.28m | 5:20AM0.27m | 6:58PM0.32m | 6:23AM0.21m | 7:25PM0.34m | 7:23AM0.16m | 7:52PM0.36m | 8:21AM0.12m | 8:21PM0.36m | 9:24AM0.09m | 8:53PM0.37m | 9:27PM0.37m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:54AM0.10m | 10:36PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.13m | 3:23AM0.19m | 11:00AM0.14m | 4:26AM0.14m | 10:47AM0.13m | 5:11AM0.09m | 5:49AM0.06m | 6:24AM0.03m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 102 | 183 | 164 | 153 | 153 | 120 | 105 | 153 | 149 | 158 | 149 | 124 | 97 | 120 | 94 | 70 | 97 | 99 | 75 | 97 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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) | 124 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 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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