Surf Forecasts:
El Tizate surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Tizate over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the local scene. Let's talk about what's ahead for El Tizate. Right off the bat, it's looking like a quiet stretch. The energy is low and the swell is mostly small, so don't expect much action. The water temp is sitting at 88.3° on the 5th, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We kick off on Thursday the 5th with a small SW swell, around 3 ft, and a period of 15 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The wind is light and offshore from the WNW, so it should be clean, but the combined swell energy is only 641, which is weak. The break is inconsistent, so it'll be a waiting game for a set.
Moving into Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th, the swell drops further to 2.6 ft to 3 ft from the west, with a short 10-second period. The mornings are the go, with glassy conditions, but the wave quality is just ordinary. The energy is moderate at best, around 128 to 159. You'll have to surf what you see.
The following week from the 9th to the 14th is a real struggle. The swell is tiny, often below 2 ft, and while there are some glassy mornings with a longer period (16-18 seconds) from the SW, the energy is moderate to weak, hitting 343 on the morning of the 10th. The best windows are those calm mornings, but the waves are barely there. The afternoons are a write-off with onshore wind.
Into the second week, from the 15th to the 18th of September, we see similar conditions. Early mornings on the 15th, 16th, and 18th offer a chance with glassy conditions and small SW groundswells, but it’s still very ordinary. The energy drags between 109 and 169. The 20th of September has a slight uptick in the morning with a 2.3 ft SW groundswell at 19 seconds and 360 energy, but it's still nothing to get excited about.
Honestly, there's no true standout here. The best bet would be the morning of the 10th of September, with a 2.6 ft SW groundswell at a clean 16 seconds and glassy wind. The energy is at 343, which is the most you'll see in this window, but even then, it's only moderate. It's a spot that rarely gets good swell, so you have to be on it when it's there.
Stay patient. The forecast can always turn, but right now it's a waiting game.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 344 | 238 | 231 | 223 | 223 | 161 | 159 | 175 | 128 | 135 | 98 | 130 | 232 | 241 | 302 | 299 | 295 | 23 | 22 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:56PM1.07m | 8:18AM0.95m | 6:21PM1.18m | 8:17AM1.00m | 7:12PM1.29m | 8:30AM1.07m | 7:52PM1.37m | 8:47AM1.14m | 8:29PM1.41m | 9:07AM1.22m | 9:03PM1.41m | 9:28AM1.29m | 9:34PM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.17m | 12:42PM0.75m | 1:38AM0.04m | 1:19PM0.56m | 2:06AM-0.04m | 1:51PM0.39m | 2:33AM-0.07m | 2:23PM0.25m | 2:58AM-0.05m | 2:55PM0.16m | 3:21AM0.02m | 3:27PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 16 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 37 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 297 | 238 | 231 | 223 | 223 | 161 | 159 | 175 | 128 | 135 | 98 | 70 | 65 | 241 | 302 | 299 | 295 | 220 | 214 | 167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 344 | 272 | 268 | 268 | 180 | 180 | 127 | 118 | 67 | 67 | 61 | 130 | 232 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NNW 4 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 55 | 32 | 49 | 79 | 75 | 93 | 58 | 36 | 142 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 31 | 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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