Surf Forecasts:
El Tizate surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Tizate this week:
The surf forecast for El Tizate over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Tizate in the next 16 days are 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Tizate over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for this area. Honestly, the next two weeks are a slow burn. The swell window is sending some south-west energy our way, but the heights never really get the blood pumping. The first week is almost a write-off, with a few mornings in the second week that offer a glimmer of fun surf.
Starting at El Tizate, it’s a lean start. From Friday 10th of July through to Saturday the 18th of July, we’ve got tiny surf, mostly 0.7ft to 2ft from the WNW or SW. The periods are all over the shop, and the combined energy is pathetic, usually under 100 (13, 10, 6, 56). The water is about 2° warmer than normal for July, which is weird, but with no waves, who cares? You’d be bobbing around with nothing to ride.
But mark your calendar for Sunday 19th July morning. The charts show a 2ft SW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds – that’s serious groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 347 (moderate), and the wind is glassy. This spot is sheltered, and that long period will wrap in nicely, giving you a clean, lined-up wave, even though it’s small. It is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting between sets, but the quality will be there for an intermediate surfer. Crowds are possible, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. This is the standout morning by a mile.
Monday 20th July morning is a solid backup, with a 3ft SW at 16 seconds and a combined energy of 387. Glassy again. It’s your classic small but clean day.
Later, Thursday 23rd July afternoon shows a 5ft SW, which is the biggest of the outlook, but the period is a poor 12 seconds and the wind is light cross-onshore. Combined energy hits 540 (strong), but the chop will make it mushy – better for a kite surfer than for a paddle surfer. Friday 24th morning cleans up a bit with a 4ft SW, but the period drops to 10 seconds, so no real power behind it.
If you want the best wave, be on the water early on Sunday 19th July. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SW 21 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 59 | 51 | 111 | 111 | 78 | 93 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:07PM1.23m | 8:13AM0.83m | 6:56PM1.29m | 8:49AM0.85m | 7:42PM1.34m | 9:23AM0.86m | 8:26PM1.35m | 9:58AM0.87m | 9:09PM1.34m | 10:32AM0.89m | 9:51PM1.29m | 11:08AM0.92m | 10:33PM1.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:52AM0.57m | 1:34AM-0.12m | 12:48PM0.50m | 2:14AM-0.25m | 1:34PM0.41m | 2:53AM-0.34m | 2:18PM0.33m | 3:31AM-0.36m | 3:00PM0.28m | 4:09AM-0.31m | 3:43PM0.26m | 4:45AM-0.20m | 4:26PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 17 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
Temp °C | 33 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 36 | 32 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 188 | 188 | 191 | 186 | 186 | 188 | 131 | 134 | 136 | 107 | 102 | 68 | 68 | 111 | 62 | 38 | 93 | 66 | 64 | 46 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | — | NW 3 | NW 11 | SW 21 | NW 4 | NW 5 | SW 19 | W 4 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 11 | 10 | — | 2 | 5 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 96 | 3 | 51 | 68 | 111 | 78 | 29 | 66 | 33 | 61 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | SW 20 | NW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | WNW 5 | W 17 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | WNW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 37 | 4 | 59 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 10 | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | — | 17 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 25 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Tizate provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Tizate can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Tizate 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 Tizate) 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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