El Unico surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Unico this week:
The surf forecast for El Unico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Unico in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Unico over the next 16 days.
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