Surf Forecasts:
Esterillos Oeste surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 905 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Esterillos Oeste this week:
The surf forecast for Esterillos Oeste over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Esterillos Oeste in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esterillos Oeste over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
118 | 58 | 63 | 60 | 78 | 84 | 115 | 303 | 299 | 799 | 776 | 823 | 702 | 614 | 521 | 379 | 295 | 253 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:31AM2.18m | 1:37PM2.35m | 2:10AM2.34m | 2:18PM2.45m | 2:47AM2.50m | 2:57PM2.54m | 3:21AM2.64m | 3:33PM2.60m | 3:55AM2.74m | 4:10PM2.62m | 4:30AM2.79m | 4:47PM2.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:29AM0.76m | 7:56PM0.51m | 8:12AM0.62m | 8:33PM0.41m | 8:51AM0.50m | 9:07PM0.33m | 9:28AM0.39m | 9:41PM0.28m | 10:05AM0.31m | 10:15PM0.26m | 10:42AM0.27m | 10:51PM0.27m | |||||||
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | 29 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
35 | 40 | 63 | 60 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 299 | 799 | 776 | 823 | 702 | 614 | 521 | 379 | 295 | 77 | 209 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
118 | 58 | 57 | 54 | 78 | 84 | 109 | 245 | 37 | 40 | 38 | 50 | 45 | 20 | 33 | 24 | 48 | 253 | 172 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | W 11 | SW 6 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 20 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 53 | 81 | 115 | 303 | 121 | 149 | 7 | 151 | 131 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 16 |
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Information about the Esterillos Oeste Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Esterillos Oeste provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Esterillos Oeste can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Esterillos Oeste 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 (Esterillos Oeste) 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 Esterillos Oeste 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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