El Quijote Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.26° N 106.46° W

El Quijote Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Quijote sea temperature is
31.3° C
1.7° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 21st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
17
1.1
SW
12
1.1
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12
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
111
158
258
116
301
325
236
219
175
173
336
314
299
293
242
216
163
206
203
306
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WNW
5
ESE
15
S
15
WSW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
W
10
NE
10
SW
10
WNW
25
SE
5
S
10
SSW
5
E
10
W
15
WNW
5
NNE
15
W
20
W
5
NE
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:15AM1.26m
2:07PM1.26m
8:58AM1.22m
4:46PM1.31m
8:16AM1.25m
5:47PM1.42m
8:09AM1.30m
6:29PM1.54m
8:16AM1.36m
7:04PM1.63m
8:28AM1.42m
7:37PM1.70m
8:43AM1.48m
8:08PM1.72m
Low Tide
12:02PM1.26m
00:24AM0.50m
12:17PM1.17m
00:51AM0.39m
12:34PM1.07m
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
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5:43
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6:32
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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