Explosivos Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.42° S 76.84° W

Explosivos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Explosivos sea temperature is
21.7° C
4.9° 

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


Explosivos surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s 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 TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s a bit of a slow burn. The surf starts small but picks up some steam after the first week. The standout waves are going to be later in the period, so keep your powder dry.

The first hint of waves comes in on Friday, 24 July, at Explosivos. It’s a sandbar break, so it can handle a bit of swell direction. We’re looking at a small 2ft to 3ft groundswell out of the southwest, with a very long period of 20 seconds. That’s a lot of energy for a small wave, giving it a 665 combined energy (moderate). The wind is light and offshore, WSW at 6 mph, which is a major plus – it’ll be glassy clean. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have a few mates out, but nothing crazy. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break. However, it’s a bit small for any heroics, and the tide might be iffy. It’s a fun start, but not the highlight.

The weekend (Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July) stays similar, with clean 3ft SW groundswell. The wind on Saturday holds offshore, but by Sunday it goes light cross-onshore. Still manageable, but the quality drops a notch. The energy is moderate (716 to 1064). It’s surfable, but you won’t be rushing.

Now, Monday 27 July sees a bump in size. The swell pushes to 4ft in the morning, and 5ft in the afternoon, still from the SW. The period drops to 16 seconds, but the energy climbs to 1309 (strong). The wind is a light cross-onshore, but it’s not choppy. This is a solid session for the advanced crew, as 5ft is a fun size, but it’s not too big.

The real standout, though, is shaping up for Thursday, 6 August. The morning sees a 5ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, but the wind is pure offshore from the west at 6 mph. The combined energy is 1294 (strong). That’s clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with a 6ft S swell and a shorter 9-second period, but the wind stays light cross-onshore. The morning is the clear winner – it’s the best of the whole run.

The following Friday, 7 August, is also worth a mention. We’ve got 6ft S swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is light cross-onshore. The energy is 1134 (strong). It’s a bit more of a windswell mix, but it’ll be punchy. This is a good option if you miss the Thursday morning.

For the beginners: most of the swell sits between 2ft and 5ft, which is fine. Once it pushes over 5ft on Monday 27 July and Thursday 6 August, it starts to get a bit more serious for the less experienced. The 6ft on Thursday afternoon is pushing into expert territory, especially with the shorter period.

The water temperature at Explosivos is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

If you’re thinking about kite surfing, the days with stronger cross-onshore winds (like the 9 mph days on 28 July and 3 August) and the 6ft S swell on 6 August could be more interesting for a kite than a paddle.

Overall, the best bet is the Thursday, 6 August morning session at Explosivos. Clean, offshore, solid SW swell. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
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2
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
396
546
441
375
429
366
455
409
694
1074
1271
1225
1154
1108
886
839
683
591
473
481
466
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
0
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSE
5
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
SW
10
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
5
SW
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
Wind State
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
glassy
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
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cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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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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6:26
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5:59
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Temp °C
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20
19
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Feels °C
20
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19
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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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