Surf Forecasts:
Escolleras surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,339 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Escolleras over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same forecast in the old-school numbers.
We’ve got a long run of groundswell coming at Escolleras. The water is a warm 88°, which is a touch warmer than usual, so you might be in a spring suit or even just boardies.
The main event is a consistent SW groundswell, mostly arriving in the mornings. The first real standout is Thursday, August 27th. An early morning glass-off with a 0.7m SSW swell, but the period is a meaty 18 seconds. That’s long-period groundswell, and it’ll push you around. The wave energy is strong (550), so you’ll feel the power. It’s a beginner spot, but the waves will be tidy.
Then, Saturday, August 29th, is a big one. The swell is 1.6m from the SW, period 16 seconds. Wind is dead calm at dawn. Wave energy is very strong (1736). This is getting into expert territory, but the morning will be clean.
The best of the bunch looks like Friday, September 4th. A solid 1.7m SSW swell with a 17-second period, and glassy conditions again. The energy is massive (1742). That’s a proper dawn patrol for the experienced crew.
There’s a bit of a slump around the 6th and 7th, with smaller swell and some onshore breezes in the afternoons. The mornings still offer some clean 1.0m to 1.3m waves, but not the top pick.
The final shout-out is Thursday, September 10th. A 1.4m SW swell at 16 seconds, with another calm, glassy morning. The energy is strong (1106). Good way to finish the window.
Heads up: Escolleras gets often crowded, so with this kind of forecast, the lineup will be busy on those perfect mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 248 | 176 | 171 | 273 | 251 | 306 | 1000 | 1249 | 1271 | 1224 | 1163 | 869 | 846 | 682 | 493 | 472 | 406 | 357 | 346 | 317 | 261 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:36AM0.61m | 8:33PM0.59m | 10:34AM0.57m | 8:47PM0.59m | 10:22AM0.54m | 8:59PM0.57m | 9:53AM0.53m | 9:03PM0.53m | 9:03AM0.54m | 8:50PM0.47m | 8:20AM0.59m | 8:15PM0.42m | 8:04AM0.66m | 7:33PM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.44m | 3:38AM0.14m | 3:35PM0.43m | 3:42AM0.21m | 3:28PM0.40m | 3:34AM0.29m | 3:25PM0.37m | 3:06AM0.35m | 3:28PM0.35m | 2:01AM0.38m | 3:32PM0.33m | 00:44AM0.34m | 3:27PM0.33m | 00:27AM0.26m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 248 | 176 | 171 | 251 | 251 | 264 | 1000 | 1249 | 1271 | 1224 | 1163 | 869 | 846 | 682 | 493 | 472 | 406 | 357 | 346 | 317 | 261 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 20 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 31 | 28 | 127 | 273 | 209 | 306 | 56 | 286 | 549 | 505 | 264 | 119 | 92 | 47 | 122 | 88 | 78 | 49 | 154 | 209 | 243 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | WSW 4 | S 9 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WSW 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 18 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 19 | 40 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 111 | 12 | 53 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 84 | 37 | 48 | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 9 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9 | 57 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 530 | 0 | 0 | 527 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 527 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Escolleras provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Escolleras can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Escolleras 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 (Escolleras) 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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