
Surf Forecasts:
El Socorro surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 532 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Socorro in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Socorro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 116 | 143 | 292 | 299 | 238 | 201 | 168 | 528 | 475 | 447 | 367 | 314 | 309 | 268 | 303 | 369 | 284 | 442 | 370 | 375 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:37AM2.10m | 11:06PM1.72m | 11:01AM2.08m | 11:44PM1.53m | 11:25AM2.02m | 00:27AM1.35m | 11:51AM1.93m | 1:30AM1.19m | 12:22PM1.82m | 1:13PM1.71m | 3:17PM1.64m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03PM0.47m | 4:40AM0.74m | 5:42PM0.52m | 4:56AM0.88m | 6:26PM0.61m | 5:04AM1.01m | 7:22PM0.72m | 4:53AM1.10m | 8:56PM0.79m | 11:07PM0.76m | 00:17AM0.65m | ||||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
142 | 116 | 75 | 292 | 299 | 231 | 161 | 168 | 145 | 475 | 447 | 367 | 314 | 309 | 268 | 161 | 369 | 154 | 442 | 370 | 375 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
12 | 96 | 84 | 150 | 246 | 238 | 201 | 153 | 528 | 101 | 41 | 119 | 41 | 96 | 241 | 303 | 156 | 284 | 95 | 87 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 | S 11 | SW 21 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 11 | S 10 | SSW 21 | NW 10 |
26 | 66 | 143 | 75 | 73 | 57 | 149 | 148 | 27 | 41 | 17 | 59 | 64 | 162 | 23 | 38 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 45 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 |
46 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 92 | — | 12 | 27 | 32 | 38 | 88 | 103 | 106 | 157 | 130 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 250 | 250 | 187 | 428 | 462 | 133 | 252 | 299 | 187 | 250 | 250 | 13 | 299 | 299 | 214 | 299 | 299 | 214 | 299 | 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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