Surf Forecasts:
Ensenada surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,021 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ensenada this week:
The surf forecast for Ensenada over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ensenada in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ensenada over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out, quiet spell for Ensenada. The water is sitting at 69°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—so at least you won’t be freezing your bits off waiting around.
The first recommendation doesn’t actually pop up until Thursday the 28th of August, and even then it’s only just getting warm. So we’ve got a couple of days of flat, mushy nothing to start this 16-day window. The early part of the week is a write-off: tiny swell, poor conditions, nothing to get excited about.
Thursday morning the 28th kicks things off with a bit of a pulse. Ensenada is a beach and point setup, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, so it’s one of the better bets even when it’s mediocre. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the southwest, with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it brings some proper energy—moderate wave energy (1741). The downside is it’s cross-on shore, light breeze, so there’s a bit of texture on the surface. Still, for advanced surfers, that’s the best we’ll see for a while. The swell direction from the south is a good match for this spot.
Friday the 29th looks similar in size, around 6ft, but the period drops a touch to 14 seconds. Still a solid groundswell, and the wave energy is strong (1302). The wind is still cross-on, but it’s light, so it’s not trashing it. It’s not a standout by any means, but it’s the most consistent run we’ve got.
After that, the surf slowly fades through the weekend. By Sunday the 31st, we’re back to 4ft and the quality drops off. Monday the 1st of September is more of the same—small, choppy, and not worth paddling out for.
There’s a little bump in the second week, around Thursday the 4th of September, with 6ft swell from the southwest again, but the wind is a bit stronger and cross-on. It’s a marginal call. The best of the second week is probably Friday the 5th of September morning, with a 5ft swell and light cross-on breeze, but it’s not a game-changer.
Overall, the only real standout is the Thursday 28th to Friday 29th window. It’s not firing, but it’s the most surfable we’ll get. For beginners, the swell is over 5ft, so it’s a bit too much. For the crew who can handle it, it’s worth a look. The rest of the period is a waiting game.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 74 | 65 | 83 | 111 | 147 | 123 | 188 | 214 | 621 | 1707 | 2021 | 1779 | 1270 | 1102 | 976 | 710 | 528 | 403 | 309 | 298 | 281 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:29PM0.49m | 5:26AM0.87m | 5:03PM0.53m | 5:51AM0.90m | 5:38PM0.57m | 6:16AM0.90m | 6:14PM0.62m | 6:40AM0.88m | 6:51PM0.66m | 7:05AM0.85m | 7:31PM0.69m | 7:31AM0.79m | 8:14PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:38AM0.30m | 10:19PM0.14m | 12:01PM0.28m | 10:54PM0.13m | 12:23PM0.25m | 11:27PM0.14m | 12:45PM0.23m | 00:02AM0.16m | 1:08PM0.21m | 00:38AM0.20m | 1:31PM0.19m | 1:18AM0.24m | 1:57PM0.17m | 2:02AM0.30m | |||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 43 | 65 | 83 | 33 | 123 | 123 | 54 | 35 | 621 | 1707 | 2021 | 1779 | 1270 | 1102 | 976 | 710 | 528 | 403 | 191 | 202 | 191 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 6 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 6 | S 6 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 74 | 22 | 67 | 111 | 24 | 64 | 126 | 214 | 172 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 309 | 298 | 281 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 9 | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 6 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 22 | 23 | 78 | 49 | 147 | 96 | 188 | 188 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 51 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 32 | 39 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 16 | 19 | 28 | 52 | 62 | 123 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 38 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 65 | 7 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ensenada provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ensenada can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ensenada 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 (Ensenada) 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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