El Paso Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.02° N 116.89° W

El Paso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Paso sea temperature is
19.0° C
1.4° 

El Paso surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Paso surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, S swell with 1,127 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Paso over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
4
3
4
2
3
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
1.2
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.4
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
137
98
121
239
243
208
197
311
246
187
330
561
670
736
1121
913
661
874
376
624
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
W
10
WNW
5
SW
15
S
10
S
5
S
10
S
10
S
5
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
High Tide
8:37AM1.32m
4:59PM1.76m
8:24AM1.39m
6:02PM1.84m
8:35AM1.45m
6:49PM1.94m
8:50AM1.51m
7:28PM2.04m
9:07AM1.57m
8:03PM2.11m
9:25AM1.63m
8:36PM2.14m
9:45AM1.71m
9:09PM2.12m
Low Tide
9:50AM1.31m
1:05AM0.53m
11:52AM1.28m
1:41AM0.42m
12:46PM1.20m
2:11AM0.33m
1:24PM1.10m
2:38AM0.26m
1:58PM1.00m
3:03AM0.22m
2:31PM0.90m
3:27AM0.23m
3:06PM0.80m
3:50AM0.27m
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rain showers
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6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
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7:24
7:23
7:22
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7:20
7:19
7:17
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Temp °C
23
24
22
24
24
24
27
25
24
25
24
23
25
25
24
23
24
24
24
24
23
Feels °C
26
25
24
25
24
24
27
24
25
26
25
24
26
26
25
24
24
26
25
25
24
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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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