El Quijote Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.26° N 106.46° W

El Quijote Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Quijote sea temperature is
31.8°C
2.2° 

El Quijote surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Quijote surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Quijote this week:

The surf forecast for El Quijote over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Quijote in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Quijote over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Night
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Night
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PM
Night
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PM
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
3
3
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
264
353
283
165
161
248
157
139
134
209
203
251
318
671
765
813
692
558
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
SW
15
WNW
0
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNE
10
S
15
W
5
S
5
SW
20
W
0
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:09AM1.30m
6:29PM1.54m
8:16AM1.36m
7:04PM1.63m
8:28AM1.42m
7:37PM1.70m
8:43AM1.48m
8:08PM1.72m
9:00AM1.54m
8:40PM1.70m
9:18AM1.60m
9:13PM1.63m
Low Tide
1:14AM0.29m
12:55PM0.96m
1:36AM0.21m
1:18PM0.85m
1:58AM0.17m
1:43PM0.74m
2:20AM0.16m
2:10PM0.63m
2:41AM0.18m
2:40PM0.54m
3:02AM0.25m
3:11PM0.46m
3:24AM0.34m
rain showers
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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clear
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:29
6:28
6:27
6:25
 mm
2
3
7
4
9
1
14
1
2
Temp °C
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
31
30
30
30
29
Feels °C
32
34
32
32
34
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34
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32
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34
35
35
35
32
33
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Information about the El Quijote Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Quijote provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Quijote can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Quijote 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 Quijote) 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 Quijote 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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