Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be straight with you—there’s hardly a wave to be had for the next 16 days. The only spot in the mix is El Palito, a beach and breakwater setup, and it’s just not delivering. The water temp is about 83°F, which is normal for this time of year.
Starting Friday afternoon, August 28, a risk of thunderstorms with a cross-on ENE breeze at 16 mph, pushing a tiny 0.3 ft swell from the NE with a 13-second period. Combined energy is a measly 7—basically flat. Saturday morning, August 29, we get a little bump to 2 ft from the NE, but the period is a super short 6 seconds, and the wind is light from the north. Still poor. That afternoon, cross-on again with 3 ft and energy at 56. Sunday and Monday follow the same sad story: tiny swell, cross-on winds, and poor conditions. Monday morning, August 31, does have a glassy moment with a light NE breeze and 2 ft, but the period is short, energy is only 38, and it’s not worth the paddle.
Then we hit a huge gap. From Tuesday, September 1, through Thursday, September 10, there’s basically no surf at all—most afternoons show zero swell height and zero energy. A few mornings tease with 2 ft, but it’s onshore or glassy with no real push. The break is fairly consistent, but the waves just aren’t coming. There’s a tiny flicker on Friday, September 4, with 2 ft from the NE, but again, short period and poor energy.
Finally, on Thursday, September 10, a tiny 0.3 ft NE swell with a 12-second period, but energy is a pathetic 5. Then Friday, September 11, morning sees the biggest swell of the whole period: 3 ft from the NE with a 7-second period and energy of 96. That’s still weak, and the wind is light from the NNE. By afternoon, it’s cross-on and choppy again. The rest of the 16 days fizzles out.
If you’re really itching, the best bet—and I’m being generous—is Monday morning, August 31, or Friday morning, September 11, when the swell hits 2 to 3 ft with glassy or light wind. But the period is short, the energy is low, and the waves will be weak and mushy. El Palito is a beginner spot, but even beginners will struggle to find anything to ride. With the small swell, poor quality, and cross-onshore winds most of the time, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For now, it’s a total blank. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, don’t hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | NE 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 6 | 35 | 51 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 51 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:43PM0.21m | 1:06AM0.31m | 3:04PM0.25m | 2:03AM0.27m | 3:39PM0.29m | 3:49AM0.22m | 4:19PM0.32m | 5:26AM0.18m | 5:03PM0.35m | 6:38AM0.15m | 5:50PM0.37m | 7:42AM0.12m | 6:38PM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM0.20m | 8:32AM0.15m | 8:13PM0.19m | 8:31AM0.15m | 9:24PM0.17m | 8:38AM0.15m | 10:41PM0.15m | 8:53AM0.14m | 2:46AM0.11m | 9:14AM0.13m | 3:34AM0.06m | 9:38AM0.11m | 4:18AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 60 | 62 | 35 | 51 | 88 | 65 | 66 | 51 | 38 | 79 | 112 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 54 | 77 | 99 | 70 | 104 | 64 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | — | — | ENE 12 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 14 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 5 | 124 | 153 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 5 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 77 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 |
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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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