Espanhol Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.00° S 38.54° W

Espanhol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Espanhol sea temperature is
27.3°C
1.9° 

Espanhol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Espanhol surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, E swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Espanhol this week:

The surf forecast for Espanhol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Espanhol in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 23rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Espanhol over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Fri
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.9
SE
8
2.2
SE
8
1.9
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.8
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
E
11
1.3
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.6
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
276
263
424
559
392
287
241
121
77
178
61
146
215
476
469
603
582
436
458
221
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
25
ESE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
E
15
ENE
25
ESE
20
E
5
N
30
E
25
ENE
10
NNE
30
E
25
E
15
E
25
ESE
20
E
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:16PM1.65m
9:31AM1.59m
10:05PM1.56m
11:32AM1.62m
11:58PM1.65m
12:42PM1.76m
00:57AM1.82m
1:24PM1.93m
1:37AM2.00m
1:57PM2.08m
2:10AM2.18m
2:28PM2.21m
2:43AM2.32m
Low Tide
2:43AM0.91m
3:44PM1.07m
4:42AM0.95m
5:43PM1.00m
6:13AM0.84m
6:45PM0.84m
7:04AM0.68m
7:24PM0.65m
7:41AM0.52m
7:57PM0.48m
8:14AM0.37m
8:28PM0.33m
clear
rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
 mm
13
7
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
Feels °C
24
24
21
21
22
22
23
25
24
24
25
25
23
23
25
23
24
27
24
25
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Information about the Espanhol Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Espanhol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Espanhol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Espanhol 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 (Espanhol) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Espanhol may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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