
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 1.0m 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. Over the next 16 days, El Palito is looking at a real flat spell. There are no standout sessions, no sneaky windows of quality. The combined wave energy barely ever gets off the ground, and when it does, it's weak. The water temperature is sitting at about 83°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real sign of anything at all comes on the morning of Tuesday, September 10th. We’re looking at a tiny 3ft northeast swell, but with a short period of 7 seconds, and combined energy of just 94 – that's weak. The wind is light and onshore, but it’s going to be poor. The surf quality is rated as poor, so don’t get your hopes up.
There’s a big gap after that until the morning of Sunday, September 15th, where we see the same story: 3ft from the northeast at 7 seconds, energy of 84, and still poor. Monday, September 16th offers a bit of a change: a 3ft, 6-second swell from the northeast, with the wind going glassy in the morning (energy of 51). That’s the cleanest the ocean will look, but it’s still tiny and weak. The afternoon sees an onshore breeze, so it’s a fleeting window.
The rest of the period is a dead loss. Some days see a 0.3ft, 11-12 second swell, but with energy values of just 2 or 3, that’s barely a ripple. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, sometimes glassy, but you can’t surf on nothing. A few mornings like the 18th and 19th of September are glassy, but there’s no swell to ride.
Honestly, for a beach and breakwater setup like El Palito, this is a normal blank run for the area. The forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to recommend. If you’re desperate, you could try a longboard on the morning of the 14th or 15th of September, but don’t expect much. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the afternoons with a moderate cross-onshore.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 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-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-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 | ||||||||||
— | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
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 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
38 | 64 | 47 | 97 | 121 | 112 | 206 | 114 | 115 | 114 | 94 | 94 | 115 | 139 | 115 | 211 | 176 | 169 | 229 | 118 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
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) | 146 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 810 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 20 | 4 |
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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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