Surf Forecasts:
Escolleras surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Escolleras this week:
The surf forecast for Escolleras over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Escolleras in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Escolleras over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
We’ve got a solid run of surf lining up at Escolleras, starting from Sunday morning the 23rd of August and rolling through the entire 16-day window. There are no gaps without a recommendation; it’s a long, consistent stretch of waves.
The opening Sunday morning is a sneakily good one. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just boardies. We’ve got a clean 2ft SW swell rolling in with a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a moderate 767. With a glassy, offshore NNE breeze at 3 mph, it’s going to be smooth and lined up. The crowd factor is “often” here, so expect some company, but the conditions will make it worth it.
Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th get a bit messy. The wind swings around and picks up, bringing cross-shore chop and smaller energy levels. The days are marginal, so I’d be picking my sessions carefully.
The real standout starts to build on Friday the 28th of August. Friday morning delivers glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell from a 17-second period. The combined energy jumps to 979. That’s the start of something. Then Saturday the 29th of August morning is where it really cranks. It’s glassy again, with a 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a combined energy of 1609. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is getting punchy, and the offshore glass is perfect.
Sunday the 30th of August morning keeps the quality high at 5ft, clean, and a combined energy of 1429. Then Monday the 31st of August morning, we see a bigger jump: 7ft SSW swell, still clean, with a combined energy of 1561. That’s getting into expert territory – if you’re a beginner, this one is too big for you.
The best of the best, though, is Thursday the 3rd of September morning. We’re looking at 5ft of SSW swell, with a very long 18-second period, and a combined energy of 1932. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is a glassy-offshore light breeze. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and lined up perfectly for the point. If you can only paddle out one day, that’s your window.
The final week keeps the quality high. Friday the 4th of September morning has a 7ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a combined energy of 2996 – that’s very strong energy. Offshore wind keeps it clean. The 5th and 6th of September hold similar, excellent conditions, with glassy mornings and good energy. By Monday the 7th of September, the swell shifts to the W, but it’s still a solid 6ft and clean in the morning.
Bottom line: this is a long, sustained run of swell. The standout morning is Thursday the 3rd of September – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Glassy, strong, long-period groundswell. It’s going to be special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 327 | 347 | 327 | 302 | 469 | 400 | 211 | 258 | 302 | 248 | 176 | 171 | 273 | 316 | 306 | 805 | 1777 | 1057 | 1356 | 1163 | 940 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:03AM0.72m | 8:08PM0.54m | 10:19AM0.68m | 8:12PM0.56m | 10:31AM0.65m | 8:21PM0.58m | 10:36AM0.61m | 8:33PM0.59m | 10:34AM0.57m | 8:47PM0.59m | 10:22AM0.54m | 8:59PM0.57m | 9:53AM0.53m | 9:03PM0.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.40m | 2:58AM0.04m | 3:46PM0.42m | 3:14AM0.05m | 3:47PM0.44m | 3:28AM0.09m | 3:43PM0.44m | 3:38AM0.14m | 3:35PM0.43m | 3:42AM0.21m | 3:28PM0.40m | 3:34AM0.29m | 3:25PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 286 | 347 | 265 | 189 | 469 | 400 | 211 | 258 | 39 | 248 | 176 | 171 | 251 | 248 | 264 | 805 | 1777 | 602 | 1356 | 1163 | 940 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 154 | 158 | 327 | 302 | 178 | 127 | 81 | 79 | 302 | 18 | 18 | 127 | 273 | 316 | 306 | 68 | 81 | 1057 | 237 | 137 | 190 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 327 | 258 | 115 | 55 | 54 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 48 | 47 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 111 | 106 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | E 8 | — | — | W 7 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 26 | 1 | — | — | 35 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 502 | 23 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 526 | 0 | 4 | 533 | 0 | 0 | 505 | 0 | 0 | 505 | 4 |
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