Surf Forecasts:
El Puerto surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Puerto this week:
The surf forecast for El Puerto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Puerto in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Puerto over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 466 | 464 | 466 | 932 | 1044 | 878 | 683 | 350 | 383 | 307 | 345 | 350 | 215 | 140 | 181 | 190 | 188 | 158 | 159 | 159 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:13PM1.00m | 00:58AM0.99m | 12:56PM0.87m | 1:51AM0.98m | 1:42PM0.76m | 2:52AM0.97m | 2:42PM0.67m | 3:59AM0.98m | 4:01PM0.62m | 5:07AM1.00m | 5:25PM0.61m | 6:07AM1.04m | 6:29PM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.19m | 7:06AM0.35m | 7:10PM0.24m | 8:13AM0.41m | 7:50PM0.30m | 9:35AM0.45m | 8:39PM0.34m | 11:07AM0.45m | 9:41PM0.37m | 12:23PM0.42m | 10:49PM0.36m | 1:15PM0.37m | 11:51PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 466 | 464 | 466 | 932 | 1044 | 878 | 683 | 350 | 383 | 307 | 228 | 192 | 165 | 136 | 181 | 190 | 188 | 158 | 159 | 159 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 99 | 64 | 48 | — | 15 | 81 | 167 | 207 | 128 | 253 | 345 | 350 | 215 | 140 | 93 | 89 | 61 | 58 | 89 | 60 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | SW 20 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 22 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | — | — | 206 | 305 | 132 | 41 | 9 | 4 | 50 | 37 | 37 | 53 | 28 | 44 | 42 | 41 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 0 | 79 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the El Puerto Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Puerto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Puerto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Puerto 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 Puerto) 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 Puerto 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.
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