Surf Forecasts:
El Playon surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 12s period, N swell with 3 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Playon this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Playon in the next 16 days are 0.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ve had a good look at the charts for the El Playon area, and I’ve got to be straight with you—it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window and for the vast majority of it, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is virtually non-existent for the first nine days, and we’re dealing with a lot of cross-onshore breezes that’ll keep the surface messy. The water here is a warm 84°F which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first real sign of life, and I mean the *only* sign, shows up on the morning of Monday, September 15th. We get a tiny pulse of north swell, a pathetic 0.3 ft, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is a measly (3), so it’s barely a ripple. That morning the wind is a light cross-offshore from the west, which would keep it clean, but honestly, it’s just not enough to get excited about. The following days see tiny 0.3 ft waves from the north with periods dropping, and the combined energy is basically zero. There’s a window on the 16th with glassy conditions, but again, there’s nothing to ride.
So, the honest truth is, there’s no standout. There’s nothing on offer that’s worth paddling out for. The entire 16-day forecast is a flat spell for El Playon. This is one of those times where you’re better off leaving the boards in the car and having a look at other options. The setup is so quiet and clean with the light winds, it actually looks more interesting for a kite than a surfboard, but that’s about it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:15PM0.41m | 9:05PM0.42m | 9:55PM0.41m | 10:45PM0.39m | 2:03PM0.18m | 11:36PM0.36m | 1:41PM0.22m | 00:33AM0.32m | 2:08PM0.26m | 1:55AM0.27m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35AM0.02m | 6:10AM0.03m | 6:40AM0.05m | 7:05AM0.08m | 4:41PM0.18m | 7:27AM0.11m | 6:38PM0.18m | 7:46AM0.14m | 7:53PM0.16m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:37 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
Temp °C | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 27 | 42 | 47 | 63 | 102 | 121 | 109 | 173 | 114 | 105 | 140 | 62 | 63 | 105 | 139 | 156 | 171 | 205 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 639 | 87 | 1 | 87 | 87 | 1 | 87 | 87 | 1 | 855 | 87 | 1 | 40 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 87 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Playon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Playon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Playon 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 Playon) 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).
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El Playon is 22 km (14 miles) from Mariara. If you plan a holiday in Zona del Centro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mariara. Mariara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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