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El Paso surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Paso surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Paso sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (May 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 10th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 10th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 10th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Paso over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
364 | 443 | 576 | 402 | 487 | 387 | 339 | 334 | 268 | 257 | 210 | 174 | 276 | 469 | 322 | 422 | 336 | 257 | 376 | 301 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 3:34AM1.56m | 6:06PM1.63m | 4:57AM1.55m | 6:23PM1.78m | 6:06AM1.57m | 6:45PM1.95m | 7:06AM1.60m | 7:13PM2.12m | 8:02AM1.62m | 7:45PM2.28m | 8:56AM1.62m | 8:21PM2.41m | 9:51AM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:37PM1.31m | 10:58AM0.58m | 11:43PM1.12m | 11:36AM0.60m | 00:31AM0.89m | 12:11PM0.63m | 1:15AM0.63m | 12:46PM0.67m | 1:58AM0.37m | 1:23PM0.74m | 2:42AM0.15m | 2:00PM0.81m | 3:28AM-0.00m | 2:40PM0.89m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — |
 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
 kJ | 116 | 144 | 197 | 402 | 487 | 187 | 339 | 334 | 183 | 176 | 140 | 135 | 161 | 469 | 260 | 422 | 336 | 257 | 209 | 137 | 117 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 364 | 443 | 576 | 111 | 221 | 387 | 155 | 193 | 268 | 257 | 210 | 158 | 276 | 233 | 322 | 211 | 135 | 130 | 376 | 301 | 297 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 18 | NW 16 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 56 | 80 | 70 | 133 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 63 | 174 | 118 | 8 | 58 | 8 | 7 | 79 | 31 | 67 | 98 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 55 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 30 | 30 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 79 | 4 | 79 | 79 | 4 | 79 | 30 | 4 | 30 | 30 |
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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.
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