
Surf Forecasts:
El Quisco Point surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with 995 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Quisco Point this week:
The surf forecast for El Quisco Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Quisco Point in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Quisco Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | N 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 202 | 157 | 698 | 674 | 396 | 749 | 828 | 535 | 319 | 240 | 897 | 911 | 762 | 468 | 279 | 228 | 293 | 280 | 310 | 776 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:44PM1.09m | 3:40AM1.07m | 3:37PM0.94m | 4:40AM1.08m | 4:44PM0.81m | 5:46AM1.10m | 6:08PM0.75m | 6:50AM1.13m | 7:30PM0.74m | 7:45AM1.19m | 8:29PM0.77m | 8:32AM1.25m | 9:12PM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42AM0.34m | 9:12PM0.23m | 9:54AM0.42m | 9:57PM0.31m | 11:17AM0.46m | 10:50PM0.38m | 12:43PM0.44m | 11:50PM0.42m | 1:53PM0.39m | 00:51AM0.42m | 2:45PM0.32m | 1:45AM0.39m | 3:27PM0.26m | 2:31AM0.34m | |||||||
7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
248 | 202 | 157 | 85 | 56 | 396 | 749 | 828 | 535 | 319 | 240 | 897 | 911 | 762 | 468 | 279 | 221 | 186 | 154 | 183 | 269 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | N 7 | NNW 7 | SW 11 | WSW 20 | SW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 |
45 | 45 | 54 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 34 | 15 | 18 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 43 | 31 | 155 | 196 | 228 | 293 | 198 | 310 | 776 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 22 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 21 | WNW 20 | WSW 19 | WNW 19 | NW 19 | WSW 21 | NW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 13 | — |
58 | 57 | 38 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 43 | 34 | 44 | 41 | 36 | 36 | 14 | 44 | 14 | 83 | 49 | 76 | 280 | 176 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | N 7 | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 698 | 674 | 221 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 19 | 92 | 53 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 14 | 1 |
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Information about the El Quisco Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Quisco Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Quisco Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Quisco Point 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 Quisco Point) 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 Quisco Point 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.










