
Surf Forecasts:
Explosivos surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G'day, Rusty here.
Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next 16 days are a bit of a grind. We’ve got a consistent run of swell, but it’s almost always wrapped in a cross-onshore wind, keeping things from ever really getting clean. The standout is a short window of opportunity, but we’ve got to work for it.
The best bet is Explosivos, a sandbar break. It’s the only spot worth talking about, and it’s an advanced wave. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 71°F with a huge anomaly of 7°F, which is very unusual.
We start with a pulse on Sunday, July 5th. The afternoon sees a 5ft swell from the SW, with a long period of 19 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 1935. The wind is cross from the S at 15 km/h, so there’s a bit of chop. It’s not perfect, but it’s the start.
Monday, July 6th, is the pick of the whole run. The morning has a clean 6ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 17 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW at 10 km/h. That’s glassy, clean, and the combined energy is 2031. This is the one to aim for. The afternoon stays clean, but the wind swings cross-on from the SSW, so it’ll get a bit of a texture.
Tuesday, July 7th, the morning is clean again with offshore wind from the WSW at 10 km/h, and a 5ft SSW swell at 16 seconds. The afternoon sees the wind shift to a cross-on, same direction, so the quality drops off.
From Wednesday, July 8th, the pattern gets messy. The wind is mostly cross-on, the swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft, and the periods are long (15-16 seconds), but the energy drops into the hundreds (e.g., 687 on Wednesday morning). The combined energy stays moderate, but the cross-onshore wind keeps it from being any good. The surf is marginal at best.
By the second week, from July 13th onwards, the swell drops off. The combined energy gets weaker, usually in the 500-700 range, and the period drops to 13-14 seconds. The wind is still cross-on, and the wave heights are 3ft to 4ft. The best of a bad lot is the morning of Monday, July 13th, with a 4ft SSW swell at 15 seconds and a light cross-on wind, but it’s still not clean.
The end of the run, from July 20th, the period drops to a short 7 seconds, and the combined energy is only 298. That’s weak, short-period wind swell, and it’s not going to do much.
Honestly, for a spot that’s consistent, this is a frustrating run. The crowds are only sometimes a problem, but with the wind issues, it’s not going to be a circus. The best session is without a doubt Monday morning, July 6th. Get on it early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1365 | 1398 | 1626 | 1443 | 1373 | 1141 | 1018 | 791 | 592 | 576 | 476 | 1005 | 691 | 967 | 857 | 846 | 493 | 465 | 290 | 569 | 545 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:49PM0.49m | 9:53AM0.80m | 10:58PM0.53m | 10:26AM0.76m | 00:09AM0.59m | 11:07AM0.71m | 1:18AM0.67m | 12:00PM0.65m | 2:21AM0.76m | 1:03PM0.61m | 3:19AM0.85m | 2:12PM0.57m | 4:14AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.31m | 2:45AM0.33m | 5:04PM0.28m | 3:40AM0.40m | 5:38PM0.24m | 5:04AM0.45m | 6:19PM0.19m | 6:53AM0.47m | 7:07PM0.14m | 8:32AM0.45m | 7:59PM0.09m | 9:47AM0.40m | 8:53PM0.04m | 10:49AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | |
5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | 5:55 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
1365 | 517 | 405 | 1443 | 1373 | 1141 | 1018 | 791 | 592 | 576 | 476 | 1005 | 691 | 967 | 857 | 846 | 493 | 465 | 290 | 569 | 545 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 12 | S 7 | SSW 15 | S 8 | S 8 |
180 | 1398 | 1626 | 302 | 241 | 164 | 138 | 114 | 90 | 83 | 81 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 48 | 152 | 51 | 263 | 71 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 18 | NW 10 | SW 13 | NW 10 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 16 | S 7 | SW 11 | SSW 20 |
— | 99 | — | — | 65 | 47 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 319 | 4 | 205 | 4 | 79 | 45 | 50 | 135 | 51 | 30 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
390 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 5 | 35 | 23 | 5 | 35 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 23 |
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Information about the Explosivos Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Explosivos 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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