Surf Forecasts:
El Paraiso surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Paraiso this week:
The surf forecast for El Paraiso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Paraiso in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Paraiso over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
702 | 318 | 561 | 702 | 657 | 443 | 431 | 347 | 232 | 225 | 172 | 219 | 261 | 330 | 183 | 282 | 384 | 323 | 277 | 327 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:48PM0.52m | 11:11AM0.72m | 10:41PM0.44m | 10:39AM0.71m | 10:09AM0.71m | 9:51AM0.71m | 9:37AM0.71m | 6:22PM0.61m | 9:26AM0.72m | 7:01PM0.67m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.39m | 4:13AM0.44m | 6:51PM0.41m | 1:11AM0.36m | 1:23AM0.29m | 1:40AM0.23m | 2:43PM0.56m | 1:59AM0.18m | 2:33PM0.53m | 2:17AM0.13m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
702 | 318 | 561 | 702 | 657 | 443 | 431 | 347 | 232 | 225 | 172 | 219 | 120 | 330 | 143 | 282 | 384 | 184 | 166 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
21 | 202 | 21 | 11 | 31 | 62 | 66 | 47 | 65 | 67 | 90 | 122 | 261 | 117 | 183 | 143 | 139 | 307 | 277 | 246 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 16 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
11 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 107 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 147 | 97 | 184 | 323 | 258 | 327 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 233 | 0 | 0 | 258 | 0 | 0 | 756 | 0 | 0 | 967 | 0 | 0 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 233 | 0 | 0 | 223 | 0 |
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Information about the El Paraiso Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Paraiso provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Paraiso can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Paraiso 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 Paraiso) 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 Paraiso 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Colima? If you are looking for accommodation near El Paraiso, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Colima, consider staying in Armeria which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Colima where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tecoman which is 13 km (8 miles) away, Manzanillo, Colimas and Villa de Alvarez.











