
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 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 (Aug 06) at 8AM. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be honest with you, this stretch is looking pretty grim. We’re staring down a long, dry run with barely a wave to get excited about.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, the only spot that's even trying is El Palito, a beach and breakwater setup. It’s fairly consistent, but don't let that fool you. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.
The first sign of any life is on Sunday, the 9th of August. We’ve got a weak little pulse of 3ft swell from the NE, but the period is a short 6 seconds – that’s just wind slop, no real energy behind it (combined energy of all swells directed here is only 60). Even with a light breeze from the N in the morning, it’s still being called "poor surf conditions". The afternoons are all cross-onshore, making it a choppy mess.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are more of the same. Tiny, weak NE windswell, nothing over 3ft, and periods under 8 seconds. The energy is even lower – 39 on Monday morning. The wind is light and offshore in the mornings, but the waves just aren't there. It’s a frustrating tease.
Then we hit a massive gap. From the 12th of August all the way through the 16th, there’s absolutely no swell showing. Zilch. Zero. The wind is a bit of a mix, and on Saturday the 15th morning we get a glassy moment with the wind from the ENE at 3 mph, but without any swell, it’s a flat, pretty lake. Not a board in sight.
We finally get a little bump again on Monday the 17th of August. The swell is small, 3ft, but the period stretches to 8 seconds, which is a tiny bit better. The combined energy is still weak (84). After a week of nothing, even this little ripple feels like a big deal. There’s a morning window with a light offshore N wind, so it might be worth a look for a micro-session on a longboard.
Tuesday the 18th sees the biggest swell of the whole run, 3ft from the NE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 139 – that’s moderate, finally. The morning wind is light and onshore from the NNE, so it’s not clean, but it’s the best we’ve got. Still, it’s a long way from a stand-out.
After that, it dries up again. From the 19th through the 21st, it’s back to zero swell and cross-onshore afternoons. A total blank run.
Honestly, if you’ve got a kite, this might be more interesting than a surfboard. The consistent cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions are better suited for that. For us paddle surfers, the best bet is a tiny window on the morning of Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th for some small, weak waves. Don't get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 56 | 39 | 74 | 76 | 56 | 0 | 76 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:10AM0.12m | 7:55PM0.40m | 9:16AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.43m | 10:39AM0.07m | 9:25PM0.45m | 10:14PM0.46m | 11:03PM0.45m | 11:54PM0.44m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:58AM0.08m | 10:47AM0.09m | 5:34AM0.04m | 6:10AM0.01m | 6:48AM-0.01m | 7:24AM-0.01m | 7:57AM0.01m | ||||||||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:53 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
58 | 46 | 66 | 97 | 102 | 149 | 111 | 66 | 88 | 88 | 60 | 73 | 56 | 39 | 74 | 76 | 56 | 64 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — |
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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) | 5 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 715 | 124 | 20 | 882 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 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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