Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 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 Monday (Sep 07) 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the charts for El Palito, it’s a bleak stretch ahead. This is a beginner-friendly beach and breakwater setup, but for the next couple of weeks, the ocean just isn’t cooperating. There’s a big gap of nothing until things start to look slightly less terrible.
Right now, and for many days, the surf is flat. There’s zero wave energy, and we’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. From Sunday the 6th right through to Saturday the 12th, it’s pretty much a total write-off. You’ll see a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds, making things choppy. The water temp is sitting around 83°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you’d be warm while you float around doing nothing.
The first tiny flicker of life shows up on Tuesday morning the 8th. We get a tiny 0.3ft swell from the north, with a period of 12 seconds and weak energy (3). That’s not surfable. It’s just a tease. The pattern repeats with a couple of glassy mornings that are flat, like on the 15th and 16th, but again, nothing to ride.
Now, there’s one morning that stands out just a little bit. On Sunday the 13th of September, we finally see a bit of push. Swell bumps up to 3ft from the northeast, with a period of 7 seconds and weak energy (84). The wind is light and onshore at 6 mph from the north-northeast. It’s still poor quality surf, but that 3ft of short-period swell might just offer a couple of weak, crumbly waves for a beginner looking to get wet. It’s nothing special, and the onshore wind won’t help, but it’s the best of a bad bunch.
The other glimmer is on Tuesday the 15th. Morning looks glassy, with a 2ft swell from the northeast, but again, short period (6 seconds) and weak energy (36). It’ll be tiny and soft. The glassy wind is a major positive for clean conditions, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.
Honestly, the whole 16-day window is poor. There’s no real standout. The best you can hope for is that tiny 3ft bump on the 13th, but even then, the quality is shot. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon cross-onshore breezes might be more interesting than what’s on offer for a paddle. For us surfers, it’s a long blank run. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 12 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:08PM0.42m | 9:57PM0.41m | 10:47PM0.39m | 2:26PM0.18m | 11:38PM0.36m | 1:47PM0.22m | 00:35AM0.32m | 2:15PM0.26m | 2:05AM0.27m | 2:41PM0.29m | 4:08AM0.22m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12AM0.03m | 6:42AM0.05m | 7:07AM0.08m | 4:56PM0.18m | 7:29AM0.11m | 6:43PM0.17m | 7:48AM0.14m | 7:56PM0.16m | 8:05AM0.16m | 9:04PM0.14m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 27 | 39 | 66 | 70 | 118 | 118 | 109 | 200 | 97 | 112 | 111 | 76 | 77 | 112 | 167 | 152 | 204 | 181 | 151 | 205 | 97 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 603 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 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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