Surf Forecasts:
El Tizate surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. 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 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Tizate over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for the next stretch.
Honestly, for the first week or so, it’s a bit of a tough watch. The good news is, the water is sitting at a warm 89° and it’s a touch warmer than normal, so you won’t be shivering. But the waves? We’re looking at a whole lot of tiny, weak pulses. The swell energy is none existent for days, barely scraping into double digits (5 to 14) for most of the first week. The whole pattern is quiet, with a run of poor surf conditions from the get-go lasting through the 18th and well into the 24th.
There’s a little flicker of life on the morning of Thursday, the 20th. The swell comes up to 2ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to 128. It’s still very small, but you’ll see a few longer period lines trying to bump in, and the glassy conditions first thing mean it’ll be clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen.
The next real window of interest, and the only thing I’d call a standout, is the morning of Friday, the 28th. We finally get a bit of push. The swell is 2ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 218 – that’s a moderate energy level and a notable step up. The wind is light from the NE, providing glassy, clean conditions. The long period (16 seconds) is a proper groundswell, which means it’ll be a bit more lined up and have more push than it looks. For a sheltered spot, this is your best shot. Keep in mind the crowds are possible here.
Looking further out, the morning of Wednesday, the 2nd of September, shows another pulse. We’re looking at 3ft from the SW with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 312. The wind is light from the SE and glassy. That’s a bit more size, but it’s only a week away, so keep an eye on it.
All in all, it’s a slow start. Not many waves on offer, but the late August swing into early September has a couple of promising windows when the swell aligns with the morning glass.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 35°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 21 | SW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
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 kJ | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 93 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 14 | 3 | 112 | 107 | 133 | 138 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:05PM1.23m | 00:06AM0.78m | 12:15PM1.17m | 11:40AM1.10m | 9:50AM1.07m | 5:56PM1.07m | 9:17AM1.06m | 6:47PM1.12m | 9:09AM1.05m | 7:18PM1.17m | 9:09AM1.03m | 7:43PM1.22m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:25PM0.67m | 4:10AM0.71m | 1:31AM0.63m | 1:36AM0.49m | 1:58PM0.99m | 1:54AM0.36m | 1:49PM0.89m | 2:11AM0.25m | 1:55PM0.78m | 2:27AM0.15m | 2:04PM0.67m | 2:43AM0.07m | |||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | 12 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 34 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 27 | 35 | 32 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 37 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 38 | 29 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 36 | 38 | 33 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 133 | 140 | 251 | 146 | 140 | 136 | 93 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 68 | 78 | 97 | 67 | 107 | 79 | 69 | 112 | 107 | 133 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 3 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 49 | 37 | 24 | 59 | 80 | 81 | 67 | 55 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 21 | SW 18 | W 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | NW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 36 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 537 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 537 | 0 |
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