Surf Forecasts:
El Suicidio surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,005 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Suicidio in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Suicidio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it’s Rusty again, talking in feet and miles per hour for you.
We’ve got a long wait on our hands. The first surf that’s worth a look doesn’t roll in until the morning of Thursday, August 20th, so that’s nearly two weeks of nothing special. But forecasts change, and this place doesn’t stay dead forever.
The only real standout spot is El Suicidio. It’s a point break, fairly consistent, and it’s a south swell magnet – it’s wide open to the south, which is where the energy is coming from. The water is about 55°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Your best bet is Thursday morning, August 20th. We’re looking at a small but clean 3ft swell from the east with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is offshore out of the north-northeast at just 3 mph, leaving it glassy. The combined energy is moderate (385). It’s a small wave, but for a point break with that period and glassy wind, you’ll get some fun, peelable lines. It’s the only real window in the whole outlook.
That afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and things get more marginal. The next morning, Friday the 21st, is another possible session. The swell is 4ft from the south at 9 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze out of the east-northeast at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (312). The period is short, so it won’t have the same grunt as Thursday, but the wind will keep it from getting messy.
The crowds here can be a problem, so if you’re aiming for that Thursday morning window, get there before anyone else. The rest of the 16 days is a mix of strong wind, messy cross-onshore chop, and swell that’s either too big or too small for this spot. Not even a good setup for the kite crew, unless you enjoy lumpy, fresh side-shore wind.
So, the short story: Thursday the 20th and maybe Friday the 21st are your only real chances. The rest is a two-week dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1837 | 2005 | 846 | 483 | 256 | 164 | 276 | 365 | 417 | 741 | 721 | 1001 | 923 | 833 | 504 | 419 | 404 | 246 | 889 | 850 | 589 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:33PM0.46m | 2:17AM0.28m | 2:30PM0.48m | 3:17AM0.26m | 3:31PM0.50m | 4:18AM0.25m | 4:34PM0.50m | 5:17AM0.25m | 5:36PM0.50m | 6:13AM0.27m | 12:30PM0.19m | 6:35PM0.49m | 7:07AM0.29m | 1:03PM0.19m | 7:32PM0.47m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.21m | 10:19PM0.04m | 5:45AM0.11m | 11:20PM0.03m | 6:42AM0.10m | 00:26AM0.02m | 7:40AM0.09m | 1:30AM0.02m | 8:36AM0.09m | 1:16PM0.20m | 2:30AM0.01m | 9:32AM0.09m | 2:26PM0.16m | 10:57PM0.20m | 3:24AM0.02m | 3:28PM0.12m | 11:29PM0.21m | ||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | — | 1351 | 846 | 483 | 256 | 121 | 276 | 73 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1001 | 923 | 833 | 504 | 419 | 404 | 246 | 889 | 850 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | E 9 | SSE 13 | E 10 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 111 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 232 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | — | NW 2 | WSW 4 | SW 7 | W 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1837 | 2005 | — | 2 | 15 | 164 | 14 | 365 | 417 | 741 | 721 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 311 | 92 | 1 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 7 | 92 | 92 | 311 | 596 | 92 | 81 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 490 | 384 | 69 | 490 | 41 |
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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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