
Surf Forecasts:
El Playon surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Playon this week:
The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. El Playon, a beginner beach and breakwater spot, is staring down a flat spell that covers the whole 16-day outlook. Zero swell, zero wave energy (0), and nothing happening from now through August 9th. The water is a warm 82°, right about normal for the time of year, so if you just want a swim, it’s fine, but for surfing there’s nothing.
The entire stretch is a bust. From Saturday July 25th all the way to Sunday August 9th, there isn’t a single day with any rideable waves. That’s over two weeks with no surf. In a sheltered spot like this, it happens—forecasts can change, but right now it’s a total blank.
No standout day, no best session. Without swell, there’s nothing to pick. A few mornings have light, glassy wind (like Monday July 27th or Friday July 31st), but you’ll just be sitting on a flat sea. With no waves and regular afternoon cross-onshore breezes, this is looking more like a kite-surfing zone than a paddle-surfing one.
Keep watching the charts, but for now, don’t bother waxing up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:03PM0.38m | 10:43PM0.38m | 11:23PM0.39m | 00:03AM0.39m | 00:42AM0.39m | 1:19AM0.37m | 1:53AM0.34m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:35AM0.01m | 8:11AM0.01m | 8:45AM0.03m | 9:17AM0.05m | 9:41AM0.07m | 9:53AM0.10m | |||||||||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
35 | 38 | 47 | 36 | 45 | 57 | 58 | 47 | 62 | 33 | 25 | 54 | 34 | 47 | 66 | 210 | 248 | 186 | 125 | 147 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 87 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 87 | 1 | 40 | 113 | 1 | 87 | 87 | 1 | 87 | 87 | 1 | 1 | 87 | 1 |
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Information about the El Playon Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Playon 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 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.










