
Surf Forecasts:
Explosivos surf forecast from 8 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 15 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 15 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Nov 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Explosivos in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 10AM. 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+) | 1AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 21st Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1075 | 892 | 854 | 834 | 793 | 683 | 513 | 239 | 347 | 757 | 748 | 883 | 784 | 833 | 763 | 752 | 742 | 834 | 799 | 642 | 700 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:41PM0.91m | 5:06AM0.63m | 6:15PM0.91m | 5:37AM0.57m | 6:51PM0.90m | 6:07AM0.52m | 7:30PM0.88m | 6:38AM0.48m | 8:14PM0.84m | 7:09AM0.44m | 9:03PM0.81m | 7:44AM0.41m | 9:58PM0.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.07m | 11:57PM0.30m | 11:17AM0.07m | 00:40AM0.30m | 11:44AM0.08m | 1:24AM0.32m | 12:13PM0.10m | 2:13AM0.34m | 12:43PM0.13m | 3:13AM0.36m | 1:15PM0.17m | 4:38AM0.38m | 1:47PM0.22m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1075 | 892 | 854 | 834 | 793 | 683 | 513 | 211 | 347 | 757 | 748 | 883 | 784 | 833 | 763 | 752 | 742 | 834 | 799 | 642 | 700 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | NW 18 | NW 18 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | NW 16 | S 8 | NW 14 | NW 14 |
37 | 62 | 80 | 79 | 51 | 66 | 104 | 239 | 249 | 194 | 151 | 148 | 108 | 106 | 44 | 73 | 49 | 122 | 19 | 53 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SSE 11 | NW 13 | SW 20 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | SW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | S 8 | NW 15 | — | S 7 |
6 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 100 | 64 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 124 | 63 | 31 | 57 | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 8 | S 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 220 | 228 | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | — | — | — | 8 | 40 | 20 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 9 | 0 |
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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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