Explosivos Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.42° S 76.84° W

Explosivos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Explosivos sea temperature is
20.7°C
4.2° 

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


Explosivos surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with S 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Explosivos in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about this stretch. I’ve been combing through the charts for *Explosivos*, and honestly, it’s a bit of a rough start. We’ve got waves right from Friday the 11th of September, but the conditions are a real mixed bag, and nothing’s really screaming “drop everything and go.”

First up, the water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual – you’re basically getting a tropical bath, so a spring suit or a shorty is all you’ll need.

Friday morning kicks things off with a 6ft south swell, period around 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (775 combined energy), but the wind is coming from the SW at 6 mph, putting it cross-on. It’s light, but it’s not clean. It’s a sandbar break that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s consistent, but the combo of the cross-on breeze and the short period means it’s going to be a little lumpy. The afternoon only gets worse with the wind picking up to 9 mph.

Saturday and Sunday are more of the same: waist-to-chest high swell, but that persistent cross-on wind keeps things from getting good. The energy drops through the weekend, and all the morning sessions are being written off as marginal.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the more experienced crew. Around Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, the swell drops in height quite a bit but the period goes massive. Monday morning shows 3ft but the period is a very long 18 seconds from the SW. The combined energy is actually still decent (742), which tells you there’s some deep-water power in the water. This kind of long-period groundswell, over 15 seconds, is going to stand up nicely and look a lot better than the height suggests, but it can close out beach breaks. At a sandbar, it might be tricky, but for an advanced surfer who knows the bank, this could be the gem of the whole forecast. The wind is light and onshore, but light enough that it might glass off. The caveat is that the scores for these sessions are low, so it’s a gamble.

After that, from the 16th through to the 26th, it’s a long slow fade. Swell sizes hover around 3ft to 3ft with periods dropping back below 8 seconds and the wind staying stubbornly cross-on or onshore. The energy readings drop into the 200-500 range, which is weak to moderate. There are days like the 25th where the period jumps back to 20 seconds, but with only 1ft of swell, it’s just not enough to push through. This is essentially a two-week stretch where the real juice is only on the Monday and Tuesday of the first week.

The Pick: For the daring advanced surfer, the morning of Monday the 14th of September and Tuesday the 15th of September offer the most potential. Look for the 3ft to 4ft waves with the very long 15-18 second period from the SW. The wind is light, so it could be cleaner than anything else in this window. But keep in mind it’s a sandbar, so that long period might make it fat. If you can find the right bank, you might score a few proper runners in near-glass. For everyone else, this is a week to check other spots or wait for a better window.

Stay frothy,
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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18
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Energy kJ
412
359
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276
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178
318
370
408
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335
286
235
214
207
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
20
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
S
10
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10
SW
15
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10
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15
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15
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:10PM0.76m
6:24AM0.92m
6:53PM0.80m
6:57AM0.84m
7:36PM0.81m
7:27AM0.74m
8:20PM0.80m
7:56AM0.65m
9:08PM0.76m
8:24AM0.56m
10:05PM0.72m
8:49AM0.49m
11:21PM0.69m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.13m
00:03AM0.13m
12:45PM0.12m
00:49AM0.19m
1:14PM0.12m
1:35AM0.25m
1:43PM0.14m
2:23AM0.32m
2:12PM0.17m
3:21AM0.38m
2:43PM0.21m
4:47AM0.43m
3:19PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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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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