Surf Forecasts:
Explosivos surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Explosivos in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on at Explosivos over the next couple of weeks. This is a consistent sandbar that needs a solid SW groundswell and clean winds to really fire. What we’ve got on the table is… well, a bit of a mixed bag. The swell sticks around pretty much every day from the start of September right through to the 16th, but the quality’s been held back by cross-onshore winds most of the time. That said, the water’s sitting at a very unusual 68.5°F – that’s nearly 6.7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
Looking at the pattern, the first few days serve up small, tired waves. Tuesday the 1st morning has a slight offshore breeze from the WSW at 6 mph, but the swell’s only 3.3 ft from the SW with a 12-second period – combined energy (660) is moderate, but it’s just not packing enough punch to get excited about. The afternoons and following days stay in that 2.6–4.3 ft range, with light cross-onshore winds that put a bit of chop on the face.
The one session that stands out – and I mean barely – is Friday morning, September 4th. The swell builds to 5.9 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, energy jumping to 1580 (moderate-strong). The wind is a light cross-shore from the south at 6 mph, so it’s not glassy but it’s the cleanest we’ll see all forecast. That’s your best bet, but even then it’s only a marginal call – more of a “maybe worth a paddle” than a standout. After that, the swell drops back to 4.9 ft and below, winds turn cross-onshore again, and energy fades into the 800–1000 range. By the second week, from around September 8th onward, it’s mostly small 2.6–4.3 ft waves with moderate cross-shore breezes and choppy conditions. A few mornings have light offshore winds again (like the 11th and 13th), but the swell is tiny (3.3 ft or less) and the energy is weak.
Overall, there’s surf every day, but nothing that really gets the heart pumping. If you’re desperate, try Friday morning the 4th – the swell direction is spot-on (SW) and the period is decent, but don’t expect perfection. For beginners, anything over 5 ft (like that Friday) might be a bit much, and it’s only suitable for advanced surfers anyway. The consistent nature of the
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 224 | 432 | 269 | 396 | 665 | 962 | 1050 | 1438 | 1513 | 1212 | 1092 | 837 | 725 | 562 | 431 | 380 | 449 | 432 | 489 | 757 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:54PM0.74m | 8:20AM0.67m | 9:54PM0.74m | 8:59AM0.60m | 11:11PM0.74m | 9:55AM0.53m | 00:40AM0.77m | 11:32AM0.47m | 2:01AM0.83m | 1:23PM0.47m | 3:04AM0.90m | 2:46PM0.51m | 3:54AM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.17m | 2:42AM0.36m | 2:53PM0.16m | 3:51AM0.42m | 3:39PM0.17m | 5:47AM0.45m | 4:44PM0.19m | 8:02AM0.42m | 6:12PM0.19m | 9:14AM0.36m | 7:38PM0.16m | 9:59AM0.30m | 8:45PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SW 16 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 173 | 117 | 432 | 111 | 100 | 665 | 962 | 1050 | 1438 | 1513 | 1212 | 1092 | 837 | 725 | 562 | 431 | 380 | 190 | 190 | 489 | 757 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 10 | S 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 268 | 224 | 174 | 165 | 396 | 71 | 42 | 61 | 50 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 56 | 70 | 145 | 223 | 225 | 310 | 432 | 151 | 173 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | S 8 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 219 | 222 | 9 | 269 | 134 | 124 | 61 | 42 | 19 | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 71 | 306 | 269 | 449 | 207 | 200 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 107 | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | 50 | 49 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 6 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 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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