Surf Forecasts:
Ensenada surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 377 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ensenada over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Ensenada for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, it’s a slow start. The first few days are pretty grim, with a weak and messy SW pulse.
We’re looking at a stretch from the 15th to the 24th where there’s just nothing doing. The swell is small, the period is nothing special, and we’ve got a cross-on wind messing up what little is out there. For a stretch of about ten days, you’re better off finding something else to do. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best, bouncing around the 150 to 500 range, so it’s all a bit gutless. There might be a tiny ripple on the 19th and 20th, but it’s not worth getting wet for. This is one of those blank runs that can happen here.
Now, here’s where things get a little more interesting. As we look towards the end of the month, around the 25th, there are signs of life. A new WSW swell tries to build in. The 25th sees it starting to push through at around 4ft, but it’s still a bit raw. The energy is picking up, but the winds are still light and cross-onshore. It’s a marginal call, but the potential is there.
The standout of the whole period looks like it’s going to be the 26th of September, Saturday. The swell builds a bit more to a consistent 4ft, with the direction holding from the WSW. The energy jumps up to a solid 839, which is the most we’ve seen all run. It’s still not giant, but it’s a real pulse. The winds are light, with a hint of offshore early, which is a big deal for cleanliness here. Ensenada (Baja California) is a beach and point set-up, so that longer period groundswell needs a bit of luck to link up, but with that 13-second period, there should be some proper lines pushing through. This is your pick of the fortnight. It's the only time the forecast quality, wind, and swell all start to align.
After that, it fades back down. The 28th has a touch more size but the wind turns more cross and choppy. The energy is strong, but the quality drops off. We’re back to onshore slop by the 29th and 30th.
So, don’t burn yourself out early. Wait for that pulse around the 26th. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 7 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 350 | 335 | 242 | 235 | 214 | 217 | 207 | 240 | 228 | 174 | 171 | 154 | 145 | 90 | 159 | 114 | 99 | 153 | 70 | 73 | 122 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:36AM0.54m | 10:16PM0.72m | 9:05AM0.47m | 11:31PM0.69m | 9:42AM0.41m | 1:03AM0.68m | 12:09PM0.38m | 2:20AM0.71m | 2:15PM0.40m | 3:10AM0.75m | 3:09PM0.44m | 3:44AM0.79m | 3:44PM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM0.21m | 5:05AM0.41m | 3:29PM0.25m | 7:57AM0.41m | 4:27PM0.28m | 9:33AM0.37m | 6:09PM0.30m | 9:59AM0.34m | 7:36PM0.28m | 10:19AM0.31m | 8:32PM0.26m | 10:36AM0.28m | 9:15PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 350 | 335 | 242 | 235 | 214 | 217 | 207 | 240 | 228 | 174 | 171 | 116 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 47 | 41 | 40 | 70 | 73 | 122 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 6 |
| kJ | 90 | 88 | 18 | 17 | 48 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 136 | 131 | 117 | 154 | 112 | 84 | 159 | 114 | 99 | 94 | 67 | 64 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 23 | SW 22 | W 13 | W 14 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | S 7 | S 7 | W 12 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 21 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 71 | 72 | 115 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 145 | 90 | 63 | 76 | 76 | 153 | 65 | 73 | 55 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 64 | 64 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 42 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 65 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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