
Surf Forecasts:
El Palito surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Palito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming up for El Palito. It's a beach and breakwater setup, beginner-friendly, and it's fairly consistent at picking up swell from the north-northeast. Right off the bat, I'll tell you straight: this isn't a week for pushing your limits. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
We've got a bit of a dry spell to start. The first few days are looking pretty flat with poor surf conditions, so you're not missing much through the first week. There's a big gap with no real action until Monday, August 10th. That's when we finally see a pulse of swell roll in.
Come Monday morning, the 10th of August, we'll see a small, clean little wave push through. Swell is from the NE at about 3 ft with a period around 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, sitting at only 86. The wind will be light and offshore from the north, which is lovely for a clean face. It won't be a game-changer, but it's something to get wet on if you're keen.
Tuesday the 11th holds a similar story. Morning brings another 3 ft NE swell, period still around 7 seconds, energy at 84, and again, light offshore wind. The afternoon has the same size and period with a bit more energy at 86, but the wind shifts cross-onshore and gets choppy. So Tuesday morning is the pick of that day.
We get another little spike on Thursday the 13th. Morning session shows a 3 ft NE swell with a 7-second period, 97 combined energy, and a light offshore breeze. Again, it's small but clean.
If I had to call a standout, there isn't one in the classic sense—these are all tiny, short-period waves. But if you're a beginner or just want to get the board under your feet, Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th in the morning offer the cleanest windows. The offshore wind will make the small stuff more fun than it looks.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:29AM0.30m | 5:44PM0.27m | 1:43AM0.25m | 6:08PM0.31m | 00:55AM0.21m | 5:47AM0.20m | 6:38PM0.34m | 7:02AM0.15m | 7:14PM0.37m | 8:10AM0.12m | 7:55PM0.40m | 9:16AM0.09m | 8:38PM0.43m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.22m | 9:48AM0.13m | 9:43PM0.22m | 9:53AM0.13m | 11:10PM0.20m | 10:07AM0.12m | 4:23AM0.13m | 10:26AM0.11m | 4:58AM0.08m | 10:47AM0.09m | 5:34AM0.04m | ||||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:55 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
75 | 79 | 114 | 99 | 58 | 75 | 73 | 77 | 109 | 73 | 75 | 70 | 97 | 93 | 118 | 125 | 143 | 188 | 118 | |
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) | 5 | 8 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 5 | 5 | 124 | 5 | 8 | 124 | 4 | 20 | 124 | 4 | 124 | 124 | 4 |
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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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