Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 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 14) 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 2AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 18th 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 have a good look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I gotta be honest with ya – this stretch is looking flat-out poor. We’ve got a 16-day window and not a single session worth paddling out for. There’s a big ol’ gap right from the start with no surf worth mentioning until the very end, and even then, it’s barely a ripple.
We’re talking about El Palito, a beach and breakwater setup that’s fairly consistent in general, but this run is a blank one. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, the whole first week is a write-off. From Monday the 14th to Monday the 28th of September, it’s all “poor surf conditions” and scores of 0 out of 10. You’ll see tiny swell sneaking in now and then but with lousy wind and next to no energy. The combined swell energy barely ever gets above 68 (moderate energy) for the whole period, and most days it’s in the weak zone below 100.
There is one tiny blip worth a mention, but it’s not really a recommendation. On Sunday the 20th of September, early morning, we get a glassy moment with a light N wind. Swell is just 0.3 ft from the N with a long period of 12 seconds. Combined energy is a measly 4. That’s groundswell, but it’s so small it’s barely a bump. If you’re desperate for a paddle on a longboard, maybe, but don’t expect a wave.
Tuesday the 29th of September morning shows a tiny uptick: 1.0 ft from the NNE, 11-second period, light offshore wind from the NE, and 25 combined energy. Still weak, still poor surf conditions. That’s the best of a bad bunch, and it’s a long way off.
Because there’s no real surf, I won’t ramble on about breaks or crowds. The water temperature anomaly isn’t provided for this spot, so I can’t say if it’s warm or cold for the time of year. Just know that right now, it’s a waiting game. This isn’t normal for a place that’s fairly consistent, so don’t lose hope – things can turn quick.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | N 13 | N 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 34 | 84 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 54 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 3:55PM0.33m | 6:50AM0.16m | 4:38PM0.33m | 5:23PM0.33m | 6:09PM0.33m | 6:55PM0.33m | 7:39PM0.34m | 8:21PM0.34m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.17m | 11:54PM0.09m | 8:21AM0.16m | 2:02AM0.07m | 3:01AM0.05m | 3:47AM0.04m | 4:28AM0.03m | 5:05AM0.04m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 58 | 85 | 64 | 78 | 58 | 32 | 34 | 84 | 55 | 111 | 102 | 75 | 75 | 54 | 43 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 124 | 5 | 601 | 601 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 77 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 5 | 124 | 21 |
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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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