El Paso Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.34° S 76.83° W

El Paso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Paso sea temperature is
21.1° C
4.6° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,762 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Paso in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 19th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 18th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
2
SW
13
2.3
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
10
2.2
SSW
9
2.1
S
9
2.1
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.8
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
534
330
614
1306
1485
606
862
724
683
726
575
395
245
173
130
82
90
114
107
132
93
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:56PM0.70m
9:25AM0.67m
11:00PM0.69m
10:00AM0.57m
00:18AM0.69m
10:43AM0.50m
1:44AM0.70m
12:02PM0.45m
2:55AM0.73m
1:46PM0.43m
3:45AM0.77m
2:57PM0.45m
Low Tide
3:23PM0.19m
3:41AM0.37m
4:01PM0.21m
5:02AM0.44m
4:45PM0.24m
7:11AM0.46m
5:44PM0.26m
9:13AM0.43m
6:58PM0.26m
10:11AM0.39m
8:05PM0.24m
10:43AM0.36m
8:57PM0.20m
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6:18
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Temp °C
18
19
20
20
19
17
21
21
18
21
20
19
21
20
18
21
21
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22
21
19
Feels °C
17
19
19
18
18
15
20
20
18
21
20
20
20
20
19
21
21
20
22
22
20
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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.

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