Surf Forecasts:
Explosivos surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,077 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Explosivos this week:
The surf forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Explosivos in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles per hour. We’re looking at Explosivos, a sandbar that’s consistent and built for advanced surfers. The water is a balmy 69°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual – feels like a hot tub out there.
The swell kicks off on Friday, September 4th, with a 5.6ft SW swell and a long 15-second period, carrying a lot of energy (1299). But the wind is cross-on from the SSW at 9 mph, making it a bit messy. The 5th and 6th are similar, with the swell dropping to 4.9ft and 3.6ft, and the wind easing to 6 mph, so the chop is lighter. The energy is still decent (896 and 925).
The real window opens on Wednesday, September 9th. The wind swings to a clean cross-shore from the S at 6 mph. The swell is 3.3ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is solid (1039). This is the one to go for – glassy conditions and proper groundswell pushing through. The long period means it might throw a few closeouts at the sandbar, but the clean wind makes it a winner.
After that, the swell fades. There’s a spike on September 12th with a 5.6ft S swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds – that’s windswell, so it’ll be weak and lumpy. The energy is moderate (633). From September 14th onward, the surf drops to 2.6ft or less, with mostly cross-on or onshore winds, so the quality is poor. The energy fades to weak levels (253) by the 18th. The last few days are just small and sloppy.
If you’re picking a day, that Wednesday the 9th is your best shot. The rest of the forecast is a bit of a grind with nothing worth paddling out for.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1212 | 1092 | 837 | 725 | 553 | 431 | 380 | 449 | 432 | 489 | 757 | 667 | 557 | 573 | 568 | 371 | 492 | 686 | 598 | 513 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:40AM0.77m | 11:32AM0.47m | 2:01AM0.83m | 1:23PM0.47m | 3:04AM0.90m | 2:46PM0.51m | 3:54AM0.96m | 3:48PM0.58m | 4:36AM0.99m | 4:39PM0.65m | 5:15AM1.00m | 5:26PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM0.19m | 8:02AM0.42m | 6:12PM0.19m | 9:14AM0.36m | 7:38PM0.16m | 9:59AM0.30m | 8:45PM0.12m | 10:37AM0.24m | 9:41PM0.09m | 11:11AM0.19m | 10:31PM0.08m | 11:44AM0.15m | 11:18PM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1212 | 1092 | 837 | 725 | 553 | 431 | 380 | 190 | 188 | 489 | 757 | 667 | 557 | 573 | 335 | 335 | 330 | 686 | 598 | 513 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 8 | — | 57 | 59 | 72 | 188 | 184 | 310 | 432 | 149 | 170 | 140 | 140 | 102 | 568 | 371 | 492 | 23 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | — | W 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | SW 19 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 2 | 19 | 71 | 306 | 269 | 449 | 207 | 200 | 11 | 136 | 231 | 311 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 9 | S 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 70 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 126 | 93 | 57 | 69 | 86 | 158 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 9 |
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The above surf forecast table for Explosivos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Explosivos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Explosivos 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 (Explosivos) 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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