
Surf Forecasts:
El Pelado surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, WSW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Pelado this week:
The surf forecast for El Pelado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Pelado in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Pelado over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 26 | WSW 24 | WSW 24 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
72 | 113 | 208 | 211 | 178 | 149 | 136 | 124 | 93 | 61 | 79 | 66 | 218 | 217 | 404 | 305 | 256 | 428 | 415 | 486 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:52PM2.00m | 8:17AM2.17m | 8:44PM1.88m | 9:03AM2.02m | 9:41PM1.77m | 9:52AM1.88m | 10:44PM1.68m | 10:48AM1.77m | 11:52PM1.64m | 11:49AM1.71m | 00:58AM1.66m | 12:51PM1.70m | 1:56AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.39m | 2:39PM0.45m | 2:45AM0.57m | 3:29PM0.53m | 3:36AM0.72m | 4:23PM0.60m | 4:35AM0.84m | 5:22PM0.63m | 5:43AM0.90m | 6:25PM0.63m | 6:52AM0.90m | 7:24PM0.58m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | SW 5 | WSW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 |
72 | 113 | 208 | 211 | 178 | 149 | 136 | 124 | 46 | 61 | 79 | 40 | 149 | 23 | 404 | 305 | 103 | 428 | 415 | 486 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 21 | W 21 | W 20 | SW 5 | W 19 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 18 | W 18 | WSW 11 | WSW 24 | SW 11 | SW 5 | WSW 16 | WSW 20 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 |
53 | 51 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 16 | 30 | 94 | 93 | 26 | 24 | 46 | 218 | 56 | 13 | 48 | 256 | 75 | 76 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 22 | W 22 | W 21 | W 21 | W 20 | W 20 | W 21 | W 18 | W 18 | SW 19 | WSW 26 | WSW 26 | W 16 | WSW 24 | SW 11 | WNW 16 | W 16 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 22 |
10 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 8 | 31 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 15 | 66 | 66 | 21 | 217 | 59 | 49 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 6 | SW 5 | — | WSW 5 | — | — | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 |
17 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 18 | — | 17 | — | — | 53 | 31 | — | 7 | — | — | 128 | 55 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 65 | 65 | 63 | 627 | 63 | 63 | 1058 | 65 | 65 | 1120 | 65 | 121 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 627 | 65 | 63 | 65 | 63 |
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Information about the El Pelado Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Pelado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Pelado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Pelado 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 Pelado) 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 Pelado 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 Pelado is 10 km (6 miles) from Playas. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Playas. Playas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










