Surf Forecasts:
El Tizate surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 3AM (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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 3AM. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Tizate over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one for El Tizate. We’re looking at a full 16-day forecast, but honestly, the first two weeks are a write-off. The swell just isn’t showing up, and what little energy we get is mostly from a poor direction for this spot. You’re looking at a solid 14-day stretch of tiny, poor surf conditions, so don’t bother paddling out until the very end of the run.
It’s not until Friday, July 17th in the afternoon that we finally see a glimmer. The swell picks up a touch, with a 1.0ft wave from the WNW riding on a very long 21-second period. The combined swell energy is still weak at 106, and while the wind is glassy, the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. The water’s been much warmer than normal – 88° on July 4th – but that’s about the only thing that’s been pumping.
Then, the real standout appears on Saturday, July 18th. The morning brings a bit more energy (203 combined energy) with a 1.3ft swell from the SW and a clean offshore wind. It’s still small, but it’s the cleanest we’ve seen. The real golden window, though, is Saturday afternoon. We get a 3.3ft swell from the west with a moderate 11-second period. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 308. For El Tizate, this is the best on offer. Given the direction is nearly perfect for the break’s optimum (NW), the clean conditions, and the biggest swell of the whole run, this is your session. It’s an inconsistent spot that rarely picks up good swell, so this afternoon window is special. Don’t sleep on it, but know that 3.3ft won’t be for beginners.
Sunday, July 19th keeps the hope alive. The morning is glassy again with a 1.6ft SW swell, offering a long 16-second period. The energy is strong at 266. The afternoon is even better on the energy front at 320, with a glassy wind and a 1.6ft swell from the SW. It’s consistent, clean, and the direction is right. If you miss Saturday, this is your next best bet, but Saturday afternoon is the true standout of the entire outlook.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SW 20 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
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 kJ | 6 | 88 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 186 | 9 | 8 | 449 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:10PM0.76m | 11:07PM0.94m | 12:55PM0.82m | 11:59PM0.83m | 1:54PM0.89m | 1:40AM0.70m | 3:05PM0.97m | 4:53AM0.67m | 4:15PM1.06m | 6:41AM0.73m | 5:15PM1.15m | 7:34AM0.79m | 6:07PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:05PM0.50m | 6:07AM0.24m | 6:20PM0.56m | 6:44AM0.37m | 8:29PM0.56m | 7:36AM0.49m | 10:48PM0.44m | 9:02AM0.58m | 00:02AM0.25m | 10:40AM0.61m | 00:51AM0.06m | 11:52AM0.57m | 1:34AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 26 | — | 7 | 10 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 33 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 25 |
Feels °C | 37 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 133 | 88 | 207 | 133 | 264 | 261 | 220 | 212 | 228 | 209 | 449 | 373 | 334 | 326 | 322 | 251 | 207 | 191 | 188 | 188 | 193 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | WSW 8 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 75 | 67 | 119 | 6 | 117 | 151 | 186 | 144 | 140 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | W 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 23 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 37 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 216 | 22 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 |
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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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