Surf Forecasts:
El Suicidio surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 4,908 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Suicidio this week:
The surf forecast for El Suicidio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Suicidio in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Suicidio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening in the water, in feet and Fahrenheit.
First off, the water temp is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, running at about 55°F with a 3°F anomaly. That’s a nice little bonus.
The overall pattern is pretty grim for the first week and a half. We’ve got a near-total blank run from now until around the 16th of August. Most days are showing poor surf conditions with scores that are basically zero. There’s a brief window on Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th with surfable but very ordinary waves, but it’s not worth getting excited about. The wind is messy, and the swell is tiny.
Then, hold onto your board, because Friday the 18th of August is a true standout. That’s the one to circle. Tuesday morning, the 18th, is looking excellent for experienced surfers, with a solid 6ft swell from the SE, with a long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1250 (moderate to strong wave energy). The wind is offshore from the ENE, and it’s a light breeze, so the conditions will be clean. That’s a proper groundswell, and at a point break like El Suicidio, that long period will wrap in beautifully. The afternoon picks up to 7ft from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy jumps to 2066 (strong wave energy). The wind stays cross-off, so it’ll still be clean, but with that size, it’s definitely only for the experienced crew. Over 8ft would be expert-only, but this is right on the edge. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so expect some company.
Wednesday the 19th of August morning is a solid follow-up, with 6ft from the SSE, 11 seconds, and 885 energy (moderate wave energy). The wind is still offshore from the NE, light breeze, and clean. That’s very good surf conditions. The afternoon turns choppy with onshore wind, so get your session in early.
For the gap between now and the 18th, it’s a long stretch. There’s a few days of small, surfable waves on the 5th, 6th, and then the 16th, but nothing that’s going to get your heart racing. The big swell on the 7th and 8th is blown out by near-gale strength winds, so don’t even bother. The 18th is the real deal, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, gales from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | W 3 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 200 | 216 | 77 | 52 | 52 | 39 | 46 | 31 | 4 | 2493 | 1983 | 570 | 347 | 298 | 127 | 114 | 242 | 211 | 197 | 285 | 282 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:07AM0.36m | 5:07PM0.18m | 11:34PM0.34m | 5:46AM0.21m | 5:47PM0.15m | 00:26AM0.32m | 6:51AM0.21m | 12:40PM0.43m | 6:24PM0.13m | 8:06AM0.22m | 1:33PM0.46m | 2:17AM0.28m | 2:30PM0.48m | 3:17AM0.26m | 3:31PM0.50m | 4:18AM0.25m | 4:34PM0.50m | ||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM0.13m | 7:48PM0.10m | 3:08AM0.14m | 3:58PM0.13m | 8:34PM0.08m | 3:57AM0.13m | 5:12PM0.13m | 9:24PM0.06m | 4:50AM0.12m | 10:19PM0.04m | 5:45AM0.11m | 11:20PM0.03m | 6:42AM0.10m | 00:26AM0.02m | 7:40AM0.09m | 1:30AM0.02m | |||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 200 | 216 | 49 | 40 | 26 | 15 | 46 | 23 | 66 | 6 | 1304 | 570 | 347 | 298 | 127 | 76 | 79 | 64 | 60 | 94 | 164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | S 9 | N 4 | — | — | SW 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 36 | 77 | 52 | 52 | 39 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | S 12 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 7 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 26 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | W 3 | S 11 | S 11 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 4 | 2493 | 1983 | 64 | 24 | 39 | 77 | 114 | 242 | 211 | 197 | 285 | 282 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 336 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 88 | 629 | 481 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 50 | 3 | 50 | 92 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Suicidio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Suicidio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Suicidio 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 Suicidio) 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).
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