Explosivos Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.42° S 76.84° W

Explosivos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Explosivos sea temperature is
20.3°C
3.8° 

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


Explosivos surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 1st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 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 have a look at what’s on the cards for Explosivos over the next couple of weeks.

The setup is a bit of a slow burner. We’re starting off with some solid swell energy, but the conditions are holding it back from being a real standout right now. The water temperature is 69°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual and honestly feels a bit tropical out there for a late August stretch.

First proper recommendation shows up on Saturday the 29th of August. The swell is running a decent 6ft out of the SW, with 14-second periods and a combined energy of 1164, which is strong energy. Unfortunately, the wind is coming from the south at 6 mph, so we've got light cross-onshore conditions. It’s not howling, but it’s putting a bit of texture on the surface. It’s surfable, but it’s not the cleanest. The crowds can turn up here sometimes, so keep that in mind if you’re hoping for a peaceful session. This one’s a sandbar, consistent, and rated for advanced surfers.

Sunday the 30th is pretty similar with a 6ft SW swell and light cross-shore winds, but the energy drops a touch to 985. Not a bad morning if you need a paddle, but it’s still not glassy.

Then we hit a lull. Monday the 31st through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, the swell drops under 3ft, and the conditions are pretty marginal. You could probably find a ripple, but it’s not going to get your heart racing. That gap lasts a good three days where there’s not much worth chasing.

Things start to look up on Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell bumps back up to 4ft, but here’s the kicker – the period jumps to 17 seconds, giving us a true groundswell. The combined energy is back over 1000 (1065), and the wind stays light and cross-onshore. That long period will make the waves a bit more lined up and powerful, but at a sandbar like Explosivos, this kind of long-period SW swell can sometimes be a bit tricky – it might stand up and then close out. Still, it’s a step in the right direction.

The real standout window, if you can wait, is Friday the 4th of September. We’ve got a solid 6 to 6ft SW swell, with a period around 15-16 seconds, and the combined energy hits a strong 1468. The wind is light out of the SSW, so it’s cross-on again but very light. This is the biggest and most energetic swell of the whole outlook. The waves will have some punch, but at 6ft, it’s starting to get a bit chunky for beginners – this is more for the experienced lot. The crowds might be a factor here, as this is the closest thing to a proper groundswell pulse in the forecast.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the 5th and 6th of September, with the energy dropping and the wind picking up a little on the 6th, getting a bit choppier.

There’s a little blip on the 8th of September with a 4ft SW swell and 15-second period, but nothing that truly demands you drop everything.

The final real mention is way out on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of September. The swell bumps back up to 6-6ft, but the period is short – only 8 seconds. That’s windswell. The wind also picks up to 9-12 mph out of the south, so it’s going to be pretty choppy. Honestly, with that short period and the onshore kick, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle in.

So, the best bet is the Friday the 4th of September session. It’s the biggest, most energetic swell of the whole run, with light winds. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest thing to a standout in this 16 day window. If you’re after something sooner, Saturday the 29th of August is your next best option.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
19
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1119
1067
932
712
503
442
450
355
268
228
432
269
396
665
962
1050
1314
1402
1326
1421
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
SW
15
S
10
S
10
WSW
10
SW
5
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
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Wind State
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cross
cross
cross
cross
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cross-on
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on
cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:40PM0.67m
6:56AM0.86m
7:20PM0.71m
7:21AM0.81m
8:03PM0.73m
7:49AM0.75m
8:54PM0.74m
8:20AM0.67m
9:54PM0.74m
8:59AM0.60m
11:11PM0.74m
9:55AM0.53m
00:40AM0.77m
Low Tide
00:30AM0.20m
1:22PM0.19m
1:08AM0.24m
1:48PM0.18m
1:51AM0.30m
2:17PM0.17m
2:42AM0.36m
2:53PM0.16m
3:51AM0.42m
3:39PM0.17m
5:47AM0.45m
4:44PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °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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