Surf Forecasts:
El Suicidio surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Suicidio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for El Suicidio.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this run is a total write-off. We’re looking at nothing but flat, blown-out junk from Friday the 31st of July all the way through to the 12th of August. That’s almost two full weeks of staring at a lake. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross-off or onshore, and the swell is tiny, weak, and short-period. Not a single decent wave in that whole stretch. It’s the kind of spell that tests your patience.
But hold onto your leash, because things take a sharp turn for the better on Thursday the 13th of August. That morning, the ocean finally wakes up. We’re talking a solid 7.5ft groundswell all the way from the S, with a 10-second period. The energy is cranking at a strong 947 (moderate wave energy). And the kicker? The wind goes glassy – dead flat, clean as a whistle. That’s a major, major positive. The water’s sitting at 54°, which is about par for the course this time of year. This is easily the standout of the run. The sets will have some punch, and with no wind, the point should be a rippable, lined-up dream for intermediate surfers. However, at 7.5ft, it’s getting into the zone where it’s a little too much for beginners.
The run continues to look promising on the 14th, but with a big caveat. Friday morning pumps out a heavy 11.5ft swell from the SSE, with a long 13-second period and a massive energy reading of 4704 (strong wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-off. The report says it’s too big for this break. That’s expert territory only, and even then, you’d want to be very confident. The same goes for Friday afternoon (13ft, 6587 energy) and into Saturday the 15th, where the swell is still a massive 13ft with 14-second periods and energy hitting 9467 (very strong wave energy). The shape might be there, but the size will be overwhelming for most. If you’re a big-wave charger, this is your window, but for the average surfer, Thursday the 13th is the one to circle on the calendar. The second week is a monster, but it’s a beast you have to respect.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri morning, light winds from the SE by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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 kJ | 32 | 17 | 234 | 203 | 190 | 92 | 21 | 12 | 55 | 180 | 210 | 163 | 98 | 201 | 124 | 86 | 64 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:30PM0.25m | 8:31PM0.38m | 9:01AM0.27m | 3:07PM0.24m | 9:15PM0.38m | 3:02AM0.21m | 3:46PM0.22m | 9:59PM0.37m | 3:53AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.20m | 10:46PM0.36m | 4:48AM0.21m | 5:07PM0.18m | 11:34PM0.34m | 5:46AM0.21m | 5:47PM0.15m | 00:26AM0.32m | 6:51AM0.21m | 12:40PM0.43m | 6:24PM0.13m | |
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.13m | 4:53PM0.19m | 00:19AM0.18m | 5:29AM0.08m | 12:09PM0.13m | 00:57AM0.17m | 6:09AM0.09m | 12:59PM0.14m | 6:21PM0.15m | 6:48AM0.11m | 1:54PM0.13m | 7:04PM0.13m | 7:26AM0.13m | 2:52PM0.13m | 7:48PM0.10m | 3:08AM0.14m | 3:58PM0.13m | 8:34PM0.08m | 3:57AM0.13m | 5:12PM0.13m | 9:24PM0.06m |
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | 10 | 20 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 5 | E 9 | S 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 17 | 234 | 203 | 190 | 92 | 21 | 42 | 19 | 180 | 210 | 163 | 98 | 201 | 124 | 86 | 64 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | SSE 9 | WSW 3 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 13 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 10 | 55 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | S 11 | SSW 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 10 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 12 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NNE 4 | — | SW 2 | SSW 5 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 2 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 154 | 229 | 28 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 595 | 933 | 300 | 0 | 8 | 478 | 490 | 595 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 8 | 311 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 491 | 50 | 43 | 62 |
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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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