Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NE swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking grim for El Palito. We've got a long, dry spell ahead. From now, through Wednesday the 14th of August, and right up until Saturday the 17th of August, the surf is simply not happening. The data is showing nothing but flat days and poor conditions for the most part. There's a brief pulse of energy on Sunday the 16th, but with cross-onshore winds and a comment of "poor surf conditions", it's not one to get excited about.
We finally see a bit of a pulse on Sunday, the 17th of August, early. A clean, light offshore breeze from the NNE combines with a small NE swell. The swell is only 3ft, but it has a longer period of 11 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The combined energy is moderate at best (162). Being a beach and breakwater setup, that longer period might make the waves a little too straight, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it's about as good as it gets in this dry spell. It's a very small window, though, and by the afternoon the wind swings cross-onshore and the energy drops right off (59).
After that, it's back to the wilderness. From Monday the 18th all the way through Tuesday the 25th of August, there is virtually nothing on offer. The odd 3ft or 2ft bump pops up around the 20th and 21st of August, but with short period windswell (6 seconds) and onshore or cross-onshore breezes, the surf will be weak and crumbly. The 23rd of August has a moment of glassy conditions, but there's zero swell to go with it.
The real standout—if you can call it that—is very brief and doubtful. On Wednesday the 26th of August, early morning, we see a 3ft, 6-second NE swell with a light offshore NNE breeze. The combined energy is a very weak 53. It's a tiny, weak wave, but it will be clean. For a beginner spot that's fairly consistent, this is the only flicker of light in a very dark tunnel. But I wouldn't plan a trip around it.
In short, the only session worth even thinking about is the morning of Sunday the 17th of August. It's a small, clean wave. For a spot like El Palito, blank runs like this are unusual, but when they happen, they happen. The forecasts can change, but for now, save your wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 51 | 33 | 44 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 125 | 105 | 105 | 162 | 59 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:54PM0.44m | 00:47AM0.41m | 4:22PM0.20m | 1:46AM0.36m | 4:34PM0.24m | 3:01AM0.31m | 4:58PM0.28m | 4:29AM0.25m | 5:26PM0.31m | 5:45AM0.20m | 5:56PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.04m | 8:52AM0.07m | 7:05PM0.18m | 9:13AM0.10m | 8:27PM0.19m | 9:30AM0.13m | 9:46PM0.18m | 9:43AM0.14m | 11:31PM0.17m | 9:49AM0.15m | 2:59AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 6:52 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 51 | 33 | 44 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 131 | 284 | 346 | 324 | 284 | 235 | 145 | 125 | 105 | 105 | 162 | 59 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | ENE 12 | — | NE 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 15 | — | 26 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 212 | 734 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 124 | 124 | 20 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 124 | 20 | 0 | 37 | 20 | 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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