Surf Forecasts:
El Suicidio surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Suicidio in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Suicidio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This forecast for El Suicidio is a tough one. There’s a bit of a wait before things get going, so be patient.
The first couple of days are a write-off. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd offer tiny, weak surf with poor conditions. The energy is barely there with readings of 64 to 77, and the wind is all wrong. It’s not until Wednesday afternoon that we get a clean-looking window, but with only 2ft of swell and 9-second period from the east, it’s just ordinary. The light offshore from the north helps clean it up, but it’s small.
Then we hit a rough patch from Thursday the 3rd through to the weekend. The wind turns cross-shore or onshore, and the waves stay small and messy. The energy picks up a bit on Sunday the 6th with 7ft from the south, but a fresh cross-onshore breeze blows it out with a cross-chop. Not one for the paddle board.
Now, Tuesday the 8th is where things get interesting. We’ve got a light north-easterly cross-offshore wind and a clean 4ft swell from the south-southeast at 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting at 233, and the conditions are looking clean. This is a standout morning, but keep in mind El Suicidio can draw crowds. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
After that, swell drops off again. The following week brings very little of note until around Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th, but that’s for experts only. Friday afternoon swings up to 8ft from the south with 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1147, but the onshore wind and questionable conditions make it a grinder. By Saturday morning, it’s 10ft from the south-southeast with a very long 12-second period, hitting a very strong 2436 in energy. Too big for beginners and the onshore wind is a problem. Unless you’re an expert, steer clear. That kind of period and size might wrap nicely around a point like El Suicidio, but the wind will make it a battle.
Beyond that, the swell fades out into the second week. A few small windows of clean cross-offshore wind on Monday the 14th, but the swell is only 4ft from the southeast. Not enough to get excited about.
If you’re looking for the best bet, it’s Tuesday morning, September 8th. Clean, offshore wind, moderate energy, and a manageable 4ft from the south-southeast. Get there early to beat the crowd.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 63 | 66 | 71 | 74 | 74 | 90 | 131 | 100 | 75 | 48 | 69 | 71 | 27 | 179 | 233 | 691 | 752 | 880 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:43PM0.36m | 3:38AM0.22m | 3:43PM0.16m | 10:30PM0.34m | 4:33AM0.22m | 4:22PM0.14m | 11:18PM0.33m | 5:32AM0.22m | 4:59PM0.13m | 00:07AM0.30m | 6:34AM0.22m | 12:18PM0.48m | 00:59AM0.28m | 7:40AM0.22m | 1:11PM0.49m | 1:54AM0.26m | 8:46AM0.22m | 2:09PM0.48m | 2:53AM0.25m |
Low Tide | 1:10AM0.16m | 6:14AM0.14m | 1:55PM0.13m | 6:37PM0.05m | 6:53AM0.17m | 2:54PM0.12m | 7:24PM0.03m | 7:32AM0.19m | 3:58PM0.13m | 8:13PM0.02m | 3:29AM0.12m | 9:05PM0.02m | 4:21AM0.11m | 10:02PM0.02m | 5:15AM0.10m | 11:05PM0.03m | |||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 6:16 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 63 | 66 | 71 | 74 | 74 | 90 | 131 | 100 | 75 | 18 | 69 | 71 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 678 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 6 | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | ENE 5 | SW 5 | — | S 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | — | 1 | 48 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | S 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 34 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NNW 3 | W 5 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 2 | — | — | 27 | 179 | 233 | 691 | 752 | 880 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 702 | 50 | 489 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 851 | 50 | 0 | 92 | 311 |
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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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