Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 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 have a look at what's on offer for El Palito over the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water temp is sitting at 82°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Now, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We're looking at a run of mostly poor surf conditions right through the entire 16-day window. From Sunday the 26th of July all the way through to Monday the 10th of August, there's not a single session that scores well enough to call a standout.
The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft from the NE with a short period of just 6 to 7 seconds, and the combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 34 and 86 (that's low energy). There’s a tiny bump to 3 ft on Thursday the 30th and again on Monday the 10th of August, but even then it's still poor conditions. The mornings do offer some light offshore winds (NNE at 3 to 6 mph) or even glassy conditions on Monday the 27th, which would normally be a major positive, but with barely any swell and the surf quality rated as poor, it’s just not worth paddling out. The afternoons are mostly cross-onshore and choppy, especially later in the week when winds pick up to 12-16 mph.
There’s a tiny pulse on Saturday the 8th of August – a 0.3 ft, 11-second groundswell from the NE – and again on Sunday the 9th with a 0.6 ft, 10-second swell, but these are so small they're practically flat. The only real highlight is that on Monday the 10th of August morning, there's 3 ft from the NE with a 7-second period and light offshore wind. But even then, the surf quality is still marked as poor, so it's a gamble.
Honestly, this is one of those blank runs where there’s just no good surf to be had. For the area, that's not unusual when the swell directions and size don't line up. If you're desperate for a paddle, the best chance might be the morning of Monday the 10th of August, but keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | 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 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 38 | 45 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:45PM0.38m | 11:25PM0.39m | 00:05AM0.39m | 00:44AM0.39m | 1:21AM0.37m | 1:57AM0.34m | 5:34PM0.24m | 2:29AM0.30m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10AM0.01m | 8:45AM0.02m | 9:17AM0.04m | 9:42AM0.07m | 9:54AM0.09m | 9:52AM0.12m | 8:22PM0.22m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | 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 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 38 | 45 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 64 | 45 | 34 | 46 | 42 | 60 | 76 | 86 | 176 | 241 | 177 | 167 | 102 | 75 | 65 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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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) | 21 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 124 | 5 | 56 | 715 | 5 | 124 | 124 | 0 | 20 | 124 | 4 | 20 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 |
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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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