Surf Forecasts:
Explosivos surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,271 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 4PM. 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+) | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Explosivos. It’s a sandbar break, built for advanced surfers, and it’s consistent here, exposed to the swell. Water temp is sitting at 71°F – that’s about 9°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s very unusual and you’ll be in for a noticeably warmer dip than normal.
The first stretch of this forecast is pretty flat, vibe-wise. From Friday 24 July all the way through Sunday 2 August, the combined wave energy is moderate to strong (665 to 1314), but the comments keep calling it marginal. Wind is mostly light cross-onshore, which messes with the face, and the swell heights run between 2ft and 5ft from the SW, with periods between 12 and 20 seconds. That longer-period SW groundswell has energy, but the cross-onshore wind and the “marginal” notes mean it’s not giving you clean, makeable waves. Saturday afternoon 25 July offers a brief 4ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and light onshore wind, but it’s still flagged as marginal. Nothing here to write home about.
Then Friday morning 31 July jumps out. The wind turns glassy, coming from the NE at just 3 mph, with a 4ft SW swell running at 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (414) and, for the first time, the word is “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your golden window – clean conditions with a long-period groundswell that should wrap into the sandbar nicely.
From Monday 3 August, it gets rough. The period drops to 8 seconds or less, energy falls into the 250–550 range, and the comments say “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” Not worth the effort.
But check out Friday 7 August and Saturday 8 August – a bigger SW swell pushes through at 7ft to 7ft from the S, with a period of 10–11 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1176 to 1281), and the wind stays light cross-onshore. The catch? The forecast says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break – over 7ft, so it’s expert-only territory and likely closing out on the sandbar.
So, the one true standout is Friday morning 31 July at Explosivos – glassy wind, 4ft SW groundswell, and clean conditions. That’s your best call. Everything else in this 16-day window is either marginal, too small, too onshore, or just too big for the setup.
Signing off – Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 396 | 546 | 441 | 375 | 429 | 366 | 455 | 409 | 694 | 1062 | 1271 | 1225 | 1154 | 1108 | 886 | 778 | 609 | 591 | 481 | 488 | 466 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:49PM0.49m | 4:04AM0.79m | 2:51PM0.47m | 4:43AM0.82m | 3:41PM0.47m | 5:19AM0.85m | 4:24PM0.49m | 5:52AM0.88m | 5:03PM0.50m | 6:23AM0.91m | 5:40PM0.52m | 6:52AM0.92m | 6:18PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.19m | 10:48AM0.38m | 9:14PM0.16m | 11:25AM0.36m | 9:54PM0.14m | 11:57AM0.34m | 10:32PM0.11m | 12:28PM0.32m | 11:07PM0.10m | 12:58PM0.31m | 11:40PM0.10m | 1:28PM0.30m | 00:13AM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 94 | 142 | 197 | 238 | 429 | 323 | 375 | 355 | 694 | 1062 | 1271 | 1225 | 1154 | 1108 | 886 | 778 | 609 | 591 | 481 | 488 | 466 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 14 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 175 | 57 | 441 | 375 | 427 | 366 | 187 | 409 | 189 | 38 | 27 | 39 | 22 | 21 | 89 | 92 | 94 | 73 | 42 | 88 | 149 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 10 | S 6 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 7 | W 12 |
| kJ | 396 | 546 | 120 | 103 | 224 | 315 | 455 | 82 | 38 | 45 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 141 | 99 | 75 | 98 | 32 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 5 |
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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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