El Palito Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.48° N 68.11° W

El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palito sea temperature is
27.6° C
0.2° 

El Palito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Palito surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 27th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let me talk you through it, surfers. Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for this stretch of coast. It's a tough one, honestly. We're looking at a long, drawn-out period where the ocean is just not cooperating for paddle surfing. From now through the start of August, it's a desert.

We kick off this Monday the 20th, and for the next couple of weeks, the conditions are pretty grim. The swell energy is virtually non-existent, and when there is a little bump, it's coming from the NE with a short, weak period of 6 seconds – that's windswell, not groundswell. The wind is almost constantly cross-onshore, chopping up what little wave there is. For most of this time, the water temp is sitting around 81.7°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're getting frustrated.

There are a couple of brief windows where it looks *almost* surfable. On the morning of Thursday the 23rd, El Palito (beach and breakwater) has a glassy morning with 0 mph wind. There's a tiny 3.3ft NE swell, but it's weak, with the combined energy only hitting (84). The wave comment sums it up: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's a beginner-friendly break, but it's not going to be anything to write home about.

Then again, on the morning of Monday the 27th, we get another glassy spell. The swell is similar, 3.3ft from the NE with a 7-second period, and the energy is a bit better at (89). Still, it's just small, weak swell with no real push. For the experienced crew, this is a frustrating stretch of flat or poor quality surf.

Looking into the second week, it's more of the same. A quick look at the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August shows a tiny pulse, but again, it's small and weak. Finally, on the morning of Monday the 3rd of August, we see another glassy morning, with the swell a paltry 2.6ft from the NE and a 6-second period (56). The wave report still says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The best of the whole 16-day window is honestly just those fleeting glassy moments, which will offer knee-to-waist high dribblers for beginners or longboarders who just need to get wet.

Overall, if you're a kiter, this onshore wind and small, bumpy waves might look fun, but for paddle surfing, it's a long wait. The ocean is just not delivering. Forecasts can always change, but for now, this is a blank run that feels pretty normal for this area when the trade winds set in.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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NE
7
1.1
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6
1.2
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1.1
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6
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Energy kJ
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72
0
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53
0
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84
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81
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63
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Wind (km/h)
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5
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10
N
15
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10
SSW
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N
15
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10
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15
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10
NNE
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High Tide
7:25PM0.34m
7:23AM0.16m
7:52PM0.36m
8:21AM0.12m
8:21PM0.36m
9:24AM0.09m
8:53PM0.37m
9:27PM0.37m
10:05PM0.38m
10:45PM0.38m
Low Tide
4:26AM0.14m
10:47AM0.13m
5:11AM0.09m
5:49AM0.06m
6:24AM0.03m
6:59AM0.02m
7:34AM0.01m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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