Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Palito in the next 16 days are 1.1m 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for El Palito. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’re staring down a long stretch of flatness and poor conditions, and it’s going to be a real test of patience. For the first week and a half, from Monday the 13th right through to almost the end of the following week, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The surf is completely absent for days on end, with only a few tiny, unrideable signals showing up. The water temp is sitting at a warm 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re sitting on the beach.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Friday the 24th of July. The early morning session might just be worth a look. We’ve got a tiny 3ft swell rolling in from the NE, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 84. But the wind is absolutely glassy, dead calm out of the north-northeast, which will make the surface clean as a whistle. This is a beginner spot, and the break is a beach and breakwater setup, so for a learner, that small, clean, and manageable wave could be a fun little novelty. The afternoon cleans up even more with a light cross-offshore breeze out of the southeast, keeping the 3ft NE swell tidy. The combined energy nudges up to 86, but it’s still weak. It’s not a standout for anyone with experience, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, this is your only window.
After that, it’s right back to the flat spell. Saturday the 25th of July morning has a pulse of 3ft NE swell with a weak 105 energy, but the wind goes onshore, and it’s described as poor. The 26th and 27th of July are just as hopeless, with nothing but tiny, poorly directed leftovers.
So, the bottom line: there’s one morning and afternoon on Friday the 24th that might give a beginner a few clean, tiny waves. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. It’s a tough call for this area, but the forecasts can change, so don’t lose all hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 26 | 56 | 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 | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:09AM0.48m | 1:03AM0.46m | 2:00AM0.43m | 5:58PM0.19m | 3:03AM0.38m | 6:09PM0.24m | 4:12AM0.33m | 6:32PM0.28m | 5:20AM0.27m | 6:58PM0.32m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29AM-0.04m | 9:08AM-0.02m | 9:44AM0.00m | 10:14AM0.04m | 7:37PM0.19m | 10:38AM0.07m | 9:05PM0.21m | 10:54AM0.10m | 10:36PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.13m | 3:23AM0.19m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 56 | 113 | 135 | 143 | 139 | 152 | 222 | 162 | 102 | 149 | 162 | 109 | 135 | 158 | 105 | 111 | 124 | 211 | 222 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 20 | 20 |
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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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