Surf Forecasts:
Ensenada surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with 848 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ensenada over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, checking the 16-day outlook for Ensenada. It’s a slow burn, but we’ve got a couple of real heaters if you’re willing to wait.
The first surf worth mentioning starts Saturday, July 11th. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell with a 13-second period. The water is sitting at 70°, which is *way warmer than normal* for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s a little bumpy but rideable. The energy is moderate (624), so it’s not a total washout, but it’s just a warm-up.
Then we hit a long, flat spell. From Sunday, July 12th, through to Saturday, July 18th, it’s a lot of 3ft to 5ft SSW swell, but the wind stays cross-onshore. The energy drops from 598 down to 363, so it’s weak. The surf is small and average. It’s a week of “meh” conditions. If you’re jonesing, you can get wet, but it’s not going to be memorable.
Now, the real deal. Sunday, July 19th, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. The energy is strong (1759), and this is the first big push. It’s a solid size—too big for beginners, but for advanced surfers, this is the window. The wind is still cross-onshore, but it’s light, so the surf will be clean. The break is a beach and point setup, and a long-period SW groundswell like this will wrap around the points nicely. Sunday morning is your best bet.
The swell builds even more. On Tuesday, July 21st, the afternoon shows an 8ft SW swell with a 16-second period. That’s very long-period groundswell, and the energy is massive (4494). This is expert-only territory. The wind picks up a bit, making it a little choppy, but the power is undeniable. The absolute peak is Wednesday, July 22nd, with a 10ft SSW swell. That’s big, heavy, and only for the crew. The wind goes offshore, which is rare, so the faces will be clean and perfect. This is a heavy, serious session.
After that, it’s a steep drop-off. By Thursday, July 23rd, we’re back to 6ft, and the energy fades through the end of the month. The last week is a slow fade, with a tiny 2ft, 18-second long-period groundswell on Saturday, July 25th, that’s too weak to get excited about.
Best on offer: Sunday, July 19th, morning for the first big, clean swell, and Wednesday, July 22nd, morning for the biggest, cleanest, offshore bomb. If you only surf one day, make it the 22nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 336 | 740 | 612 | 545 | 491 | 351 | 461 | 362 | 613 | 326 | 390 | 690 | 700 | 659 | 700 | 760 | 848 | 749 | 636 | 525 | 426 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:21PM0.55m | 4:22AM0.93m | 3:30PM0.53m | 5:14AM1.00m | 4:35PM0.53m | 6:05AM1.06m | 5:36PM0.54m | 6:54AM1.08m | 6:36PM0.55m | 7:41AM1.07m | 7:36PM0.57m | 8:26AM1.03m | 8:37PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.04m | 11:00AM0.33m | 9:53PM-0.01m | 11:55AM0.28m | 10:46PM-0.04m | 12:47PM0.24m | 11:38PM-0.04m | 1:36PM0.22m | 00:29AM-0.01m | 2:24PM0.20m | 1:21AM0.05m | 3:11PM0.19m | 2:13AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 336 | 740 | 612 | 545 | 491 | 351 | 317 | 303 | 613 | 321 | 390 | 690 | 700 | 659 | 700 | 760 | 848 | 749 | 636 | 525 | 426 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 4 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 59 | 64 | 66 | 49 | 51 | 66 | 461 | 362 | 137 | 326 | 322 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 15 | SW 11 | W 14 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | W 14 | SW 19 | NW 13 | S 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | SW 20 | — | — | SW 21 | NW 11 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 229 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 10 | 274 | 4 | 58 | 7 | 27 | 8 | 7 | — | 16 | — | — | 18 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 5 | 6 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 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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