
Surf Forecasts:
El Socorro surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with 892 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Socorro this week:
The surf forecast for El Socorro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Socorro in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Socorro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
132 | 293 | 370 | 224 | 613 | 560 | 558 | 412 | 416 | 644 | 644 | 581 | 574 | 489 | 412 | 352 | 421 | 386 | 411 | 623 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:44PM1.94m | 1:09PM1.78m | 00:33AM1.69m | 1:49PM1.81m | 1:30AM1.45m | 2:31PM1.82m | 2:54AM1.25m | 3:19PM1.84m | 5:11AM1.18m | 4:13PM1.86m | 7:15AM1.23m | 5:09PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.96m | 6:31AM0.40m | 6:55PM0.97m | 7:02AM0.60m | 8:10PM0.96m | 7:31AM0.79m | 9:37PM0.92m | 8:00AM0.96m | 11:07PM0.81m | 8:38AM1.10m | 00:18AM0.69m | 9:46AM1.20m | 1:09AM0.56m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
116 | 96 | 370 | 185 | 613 | 560 | 441 | 401 | 281 | 644 | 644 | 581 | 574 | 489 | 412 | 352 | 421 | 386 | 411 | 623 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 26 | WNW 6 |
132 | 293 | 92 | 61 | 203 | 408 | 558 | 412 | 416 | 173 | 108 | 84 | 39 | 20 | 178 | 157 | 102 | 31 | 237 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 26 |
112 | 95 | 121 | 224 | 44 | 198 | 193 | 188 | 181 | 123 | 118 | 81 | 24 | 15 | 34 | 34 | 94 | 15 | 31 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 65 | 39 | 24 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 94 | 106 | 112 | 248 | 210 | 175 | 134 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 0 | 462 | 250 | 154 | 250 | 250 | 13 | 299 | 214 | 13 | 250 | 250 | 13 | 250 | 299 | 13 | 250 | 299 | 214 |
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Information about the El Socorro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Socorro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Socorro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Socorro 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 Socorro) 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 Socorro 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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