Surf Forecasts:
El Playon surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 10s period, N swell with 2 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for El Playon over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you—this isn’t a classic stretch for waves. The forecast is a dry spell, and we’re looking at a real quiet period with no surf on the menu.
Right off the bat, El Playon (El Salvador) is a beginner-friendly beach-and-breakwater setup, sheltered from the swell. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there. But the issue is simple: there’s no swell energy to speak of. The combined energy is reading 0, and that means flat, flat, flat.
The first few days, from Tuesday the 11th right through to Wednesday the 26th of August, are a total blank. There’s just nothing coming in. The good news is that this spot is consistent when it does work, so a run like this isn’t the norm around here. We’ve got some glassy mornings—like on Wednesday the 12th morning, Friday the 14th morning, Wednesday the 19th morning, and Sunday the 23rd morning—but without any swell, glassy conditions don’t put a wave under you. It’s just a flat, clean ocean. Some afternoons get a bit of cross-onshore breeze and chop, which would make it even less appealing if there were any waves.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day window, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. If you’re desperate for a saltwater fix, those glassy mornings might be nice for a swim, but don’t bring the board. The setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with that cross-onshore wind and no swell. It’s a tough stretch, but forecasts can change, and it rarely stays this poor for long.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 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 | off | on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:01PM0.45m | 11:52PM0.44m | 00:45AM0.41m | 4:20PM0.20m | 1:42AM0.36m | 4:31PM0.24m | 2:54AM0.31m | 4:54PM0.28m | 4:22AM0.25m | 5:22PM0.31m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56AM0.01m | 8:26AM0.04m | 8:51AM0.07m | 6:58PM0.18m | 9:12AM0.10m | 8:23PM0.19m | 9:29AM0.13m | 9:45PM0.18m | 9:41AM0.15m | 11:34PM0.17m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:51 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 9 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 116 | 63 | 70 | 51 | 34 | 82 | 66 | 58 | 113 | 135 | 322 | 329 | 382 | 363 | 299 | 171 | 134 | 119 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | NE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 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 | 29 | 87 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 87 | 87 | 9 | 9 | 783 | 9 | 87 | 87 | 18 | 87 | 87 | 18 |
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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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