Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th 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. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for El Palito.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a tough watch for anyone wanting to get wet at El Palito. The overall pattern is one of tiny, weak energy and mostly poor surf conditions. There’s a real dry spell here. After a couple of marginal pulses right at the start, we’re looking at a long gap from the end of August all the way through to the first few days of September with basically nothing rideable. It’s not until the 4th of September that we see a little bump, but it’s still not great.
The first bit of action – if you can call it that – is Friday morning, August 28th. We’ve got a small NE swell pushing in at 3ft, with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is a meager 60, so it’s pretty gutless. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, which would keep things clean, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. By the afternoon, the swell drops away completely.
The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is about normal for this time of year. Nothing to report there.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are more of the same – tiny, weak pulses with cross-onshore winds messing up any chance of a clean wave. Monday morning the 31st does offer a moment of glassy conditions with no wind, but again, the swell is only 1ft with a period of 12 seconds. That long period on a beach and breakwater setup like El Palito means the waves will be straight and hard to ride. The energy is only 53. It’s a tease.
Then we hit a big gap. From Monday afternoon on the 31st all the way through to the morning of Thursday, September 4th, there is literally zero swell showing. Nada. The board stays in the car. A few of those mornings have light offshore winds, but with no waves, it doesn't matter.
Finally, on Friday morning, September 4th, a small pulse returns: 2ft from the NE, with a period of 6 seconds and energy of 33. The wind is light offshore from the N at 6 mph, so the surface would be clean. But again, it’s tiny, weak, and short-period slop. The afternoon sees that wind swing cross-onshore and chop it up.
There’s another tiny glimmer on Sunday morning, September 6th, with glassy conditions and a 2ft, 6-second swell, but it’s the same story – not enough grunt.
Honestly, if you’re determined to get out, the best on offer is the morning of Friday, August 28th. The wind is clean, the water is warm, and you might snag a few knee-high lumps. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but don't expect any power.
If you’re an expert, there’s nothing here for you. The swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s not big, and the quality is consistently poor. With the constant cross-onshore winds and small, short-period swells, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
It’s a quiet period for El Palito. A blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the swell windows are this narrow. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 6 | NE 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | 7 | 72 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 65 | 0 | 34 | 23 | 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 | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | 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 | 8:32AM0.13m | 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 | |||||||
6:22 | — | — | 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 | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
53 | 71 | 72 | 36 | 60 | 88 | 65 | 73 | 34 | 21 | 52 | 77 | 84 | 79 | 70 | 51 | 77 | 73 | 51 | 70 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | — | — | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 153 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 21 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 5 |
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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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