Surf Forecasts:
Ensenada surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ensenada in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ensenada over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's dive into what's cookin' for Ensenada. This is a beach and point setup that's mainly for the advanced crew, pretty consistent but takes a bit of local knowledge. The water is seriously weird right now, comin' in at 70° – that's about 7° warmer than it should be for this time of year, which is a real standout.
We're looking at a long stretch ahead. The swell energy is moderate, a solid three-digit number of 665 (combined energy) kickin' things off, but honestly, the quality is a real struggle for the first week. Wednesday the 8th is a write-off: morning has a light cross-onshore with a 4ft SW groundswell (15 sec period), but the forecast calls it marginal. The afternoon gets even worse with a gentle cross-onshore chop. Thursday morning the 9th is a glimmer of hope; we get a 4ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds and the wind flicks offshore from the WSW, light breeze. That’s our first real window for clean faces, but the score is only second-rate. The pattern of light wind with a cross-onshore component sticks around for days, keepin' things bumpy.
Into the middle of the second week, the 21st of July, we finally see some size. A 7ft to 7ft SSW swell rolls in, pushin' the combined energy into four-digit territory (1040-1139). That’s a proper punch, but the period drops to 9 seconds – shorter period, so it's less of that long-lining groundswell. It's a bit too big for the beginners, and the wind stays a light cross-onshore, which is not ideal but not terrible. The 22nd keeps that energy high at 1257 with a 7ft southerly swell at 10 seconds, also with a light offshore wind from the WSW in the morning. That Wednesday the 22nd morning is probably the only true standout in the whole run. For the experts, that’s the window.
The rest of the outlook after that fades back to the 5ft-6ft range with mostly light cross-onshore breezes. It’s not a complete blank, but you gotta pick your moments carefully. The best bet is to pencil in Wednesday morning the 22nd for a shot at some clean, punchy sets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 558 | 479 | 407 | 844 | 502 | 939 | 833 | 799 | 577 | 336 | 730 | 603 | 472 | 653 | 351 | 387 | 325 | 522 | 530 | 586 | 371 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:15AM0.69m | 1:28AM0.67m | 12:08PM0.63m | 2:29AM0.75m | 1:12PM0.58m | 3:27AM0.85m | 2:21PM0.55m | 4:22AM0.93m | 3:30PM0.53m | 5:14AM1.00m | 4:35PM0.53m | 6:05AM1.06m | 5:36PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM0.18m | 7:08AM0.46m | 7:14PM0.14m | 8:44AM0.43m | 8:05PM0.09m | 9:59AM0.38m | 8:59PM0.04m | 11:00AM0.33m | 9:53PM-0.01m | 11:55AM0.28m | 10:46PM-0.04m | 12:47PM0.24m | 11:38PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 558 | 479 | 110 | 844 | 502 | 939 | 833 | 799 | 577 | 336 | 730 | 603 | 472 | 653 | 351 | 387 | 325 | 522 | 530 | 586 | 371 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | NW 11 | SW 14 | S 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | WSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 24 | 5 | 407 | 94 | 77 | 57 | 56 | 43 | 33 | 229 | 51 | 39 | 57 | 9 | 99 | 180 | 180 | 63 | 159 | 46 | 236 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 18 | SW 18 | W 16 | SW 13 | W 16 | NW 16 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | S 7 | W 15 | SW 11 | W 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 249 | 5 | 205 | 5 | 10 | 69 | 37 | 35 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 40 | 179 | 66 | 66 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 77 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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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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