El Pelado Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.61° S 80.47° W

El Pelado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Pelado sea temperature is
26.9° C
6.5° 

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


El Pelado surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 476 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Pelado this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Pelado in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
WSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
261
168
275
367
178
444
444
164
90
68
50
54
82
71
69
42
92
128
82
117
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
25
W
15
SW
10
W
30
W
15
WSW
10
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
7:18PM2.05m
7:33AM2.13m
8:03PM1.91m
8:12AM1.96m
8:52PM1.77m
8:57AM1.80m
9:51PM1.64m
9:53AM1.67m
11:06PM1.57m
11:05AM1.59m
00:26AM1.59m
12:22PM1.60m
1:32AM1.67m
Low Tide
1:12PM0.30m
1:21AM0.43m
1:53PM0.40m
2:03AM0.60m
2:36PM0.51m
2:49AM0.75m
3:26PM0.62m
3:45AM0.88m
4:29PM0.70m
4:58AM0.96m
5:44PM0.71m
6:22AM0.96m
6:56PM0.66m
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:24
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Temp °C
24
23
23
24
24
24
25
25
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
Feels °C
26
23
24
26
24
25
26
25
23
26
22
24
26
23
23
26
23
24
25
24
24
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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.

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