
Surf Forecasts:
El Paso surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Paso this week:
The surf forecast for El Paso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Paso in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Paso over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
375 | 437 | 442 | 516 | 516 | 493 | 625 | 618 | 574 | 416 | 553 | 489 | 447 | 418 | 553 | 395 | 530 | 553 | 595 | 811 | 778 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:25AM1.40m | 4:14PM1.65m | 7:50AM1.46m | 5:30PM1.73m | 7:54AM1.52m | 6:21PM1.83m | 8:05AM1.60m | 7:01PM1.91m | 8:18AM1.69m | 7:38PM1.97m | 8:34AM1.80m | 8:15PM1.99m | 8:53AM1.91m | 8:52PM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01AM1.39m | 00:24AM0.56m | 11:51AM1.30m | 1:00AM0.47m | 12:35PM1.18m | 1:28AM0.40m | 1:10PM1.04m | 1:52AM0.36m | 1:43PM0.88m | 2:16AM0.35m | 2:16PM0.73m | 2:39AM0.38m | 2:50PM0.58m | 3:02AM0.44m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
375 | 437 | 442 | 516 | 516 | 493 | 625 | 618 | 574 | 416 | 553 | 489 | 447 | 418 | 553 | 395 | 530 | 553 | 595 | 811 | 778 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | S 11 | WNW 5 | S 10 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 |
98 | 92 | 44 | 49 | 64 | 41 | 37 | 37 | 47 | 40 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 40 | 36 | 115 | 107 | 105 | 75 | 10 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | — | S 11 | WNW 13 | S 10 | NW 12 | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WSW 18 |
7 | 72 | 83 | 75 | 77 | 76 | 48 | 47 | 43 | 38 | — | 21 | 17 | 8 | 37 | 66 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 4 |
35 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | 13 | 54 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 196 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 79 | 4 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 212 | 30 | 4 | 30 | 79 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 30 | 79 | 7 | 79 | 30 | 4 |
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Information about the El Paso Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Paso provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Paso can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Paso 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 Paso) 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 Paso 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.
El Paso is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Ensenada. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ensenada. Ensenada has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










