Espanhol Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.00° S 38.54° W

Espanhol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Espanhol sea temperature is
26.7°C
1.3° 

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


Espanhol surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, E swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Espanhol in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
E
11
1.1
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
177
204
155
127
159
163
176
181
176
188
157
151
246
205
125
215
403
256
245
346
Wind (km/h)
20
E
30
E
15
ENE
0
NW
20
ESE
20
ENE
5
NE
25
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
15
ENE
35
E
20
ENE
10
ENE
30
ESE
25
ENE
10
E
25
ESE
25
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
3:55PM2.43m
4:15AM2.52m
4:30PM2.40m
4:52AM2.47m
5:04PM2.33m
5:27AM2.37m
5:37PM2.23m
6:02AM2.23m
6:09PM2.10m
6:37AM2.06m
6:42PM1.96m
7:15AM1.89m
7:20PM1.80m
Low Tide
9:43AM0.11m
9:56PM0.09m
10:19AM0.15m
10:32PM0.11m
10:55AM0.24m
11:07PM0.18m
11:29AM0.35m
11:41PM0.29m
12:02PM0.50m
00:15AM0.42m
12:35PM0.65m
00:51AM0.59m
1:12PM0.82m
1:35AM0.76m
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:26
<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
3
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
24
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
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26
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26
25
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26
26
Feels °C
26
23
23
26
25
25
24
23
25
23
23
23
23
22
22
24
22
23
26
26
24
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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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