Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
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 cards for the next couple of weeks.
First thing you need to know: it’s a grim start. We're looking at a solid stretch of nothing much happening. The swell window is quiet, and the wind is messing up what little there is. You’ll be waiting a good while before anything worth paddling out for shows up.
The first real chance to wiggle your toes in the wax comes on Wednesday, August 26th at El Palito. It’s a beach and breakwater setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is from the NNE. On Wednesday morning, we’ve got a tiny 3 ft of swell from the NE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 79, so it’s not going to fire. The wind is light and cross-offshore though, which will keep it clean. It’s surfable, but only just. The water temp is around 83°F with a tiny anomaly of 0.7°F, so it’s about average for the time of year – nice and warm. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with the crowds listed as “sometimes,” you might have a few others scratching around. Honestly, it’s a last resort.
Then on Thursday, August 27th, there’s a brief moment that’s the best of a bad bunch. The morning session at El Palito sees the same 2 ft from the NE, but the period bumps up to 9 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The combined energy is still weak at 76, but the wind is glassy. That’s the key here – glassy conditions on a gentle little wave. It’s not going to be epic, but it will be clean. That’s your standout, but it’s a small one.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From the 28th of August right through to the 3rd of September, there’s almost nothing. The swell flirts with a tiny 0.3 ft at the end of August and into September, but with periods of 11-12 seconds, it’s just a long-period ripple that won’t do anything on a beach setup. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, ruining the vibe. There’s a gap of several days here with no real recommendations.
The long-range stuff into September looks like a complete write-off. The energy is in the single digits, and the wind is never in your favour. It’s a tough run, especially for a spot that’s only fairly consistent at the best of times. A blank run like this is more normal for the area than you’d like, but forecasts can change. For now, leave the board in the car and enjoy the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 49 | 109 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 76 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:03PM0.34m | 7:39PM0.35m | 8:18PM0.35m | 8:58PM0.36m | 9:38PM0.37m | 10:18PM0.37m | 10:59PM0.38m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:31AM0.12m | 4:34AM0.06m | 5:13AM0.04m | 5:49AM0.03m | 6:25AM0.03m | 6:58AM0.04m | 7:30AM0.05m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 26 | 49 | 109 | 56 | 88 | 64 | 77 | 143 | 102 | 75 | 84 | 88 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 60 | 77 | 153 | 102 | 85 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 601 | 0 | 124 | 984 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 77 | 124 | 4 | 77 | 124 | 0 |
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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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