Surf Forecasts:
El Playon surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Playon this week:
The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's be straight with you—looking at the next 16 days for El Playon, it's a pretty grim stretch. There's no swell to speak of across the entire forecast period, so we're looking at a flat spell with no real surf on offer at all.
From Tuesday, July 14 right through to Wednesday, July 29, we've got a solid 16-day gap with zero wave energy. The combined energy of all swells directed here is sitting at 0, so there's simply nothing to ride. It's a total blank. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is about average for the time of year, but that doesn't mean much when there's no waves.
The wind does swing around to glassy conditions on the morning of Tuesday, July 21, and again on Thursday morning, July 23, and Wednesday morning, July 29, but with no swell, it's just a flat, pretty ocean. Even the occasional light offshore winds from the NNE or N won't help because there's nothing to shape.
For a sheltered beach and breakwater setup like El Playon, consistent on its day, this is a tough run. But things like this happen—a prolonged flat spell. It tends not to stay poor forever, and forecasts can change, so keep an eye out. For now, the gear stays in the shed. If you're desperate for a paddle, the board might be better for a flat-water cruise than a surf.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:00AM0.46m | 1:57AM0.43m | 6:01PM0.19m | 2:58AM0.38m | 6:09PM0.24m | 4:05AM0.33m | 6:31PM0.28m | 5:14AM0.27m | 6:56PM0.31m | 6:19AM0.21m | 7:23PM0.34m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:08AM-0.02m | 9:43AM0.00m | 10:14AM0.04m | 7:28PM0.19m | 10:37AM0.07m | 9:02PM0.21m | 10:53AM0.11m | 10:35PM0.22m | 11:01AM0.13m | 3:21AM0.19m | 10:59AM0.14m | 4:26AM0.14m | |||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 89 | 131 | 139 | 109 | — | 153 | 119 | 149 | 153 | 109 | 158 | 153 | 102 | 189 | 194 | 223 | 205 | 97 | 135 | 149 | 139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 189 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 87 | 1 | 87 | 87 | 1 | 87 | 87 | 1 | 87 | 87 | 1 | 847 | 87 | 9 | 87 | 87 | 9 | 87 | 87 | 9 |
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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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