Surf Forecasts:
Explosivos surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Jul 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Explosivos over the next 16 days.
Yo, it's Rusty. Let's break down what we've got coming.
Look, the first chunk of this 16-day run is a bit of a slog. The water at Explosivos is sitting at a weird 69°, which is about 7° warmer than normal for this time of year, like surfing in a tepid bath. But the waves aren't matching the warmth.
From Sunday, July 12th, all the way through Saturday, July 19th, it's just one marginal forecast after another. We've got a consistent 3ft to 6ft of SW to SSW swell, with combined swell energy hanging out in that moderate range (between 500 and 1100). The wind, though? It's stuck on a cross-onshore from the S or SSW at about 6 mph, putting a nasty little texture on everything. The period for this first week is a solid 12 to 16 seconds – proper groundswell – but with that cross-onshore breeze, it's getting chopped up. It's not terrible, but it's not good. You won't be missing much.
Now, let's look ahead. Monday, July 20th throws a curveball. The energy jumps to 1083 (moderate) with 7ft of S swell, but the period drops to a tiny 8 seconds. That's just messy windswell. The report says it might be too big for this sandbar, and with that short period, it's gonna be a lumpy, unpredictable mess. Not the one.
Tuesday, July 21st afternoon is where it's at. That is the standout. We're looking at 7ft of SSW swell, but the period rockets back up to a very long 13 seconds. The combined energy hits a strong 1679. We've got a light breeze from the SW at 6 mph. That's the real deal – powerful, long-period groundswell with enough size to make it serious. It's over 2.5m (8ft), so this is strictly for the experts. If you're confident and you've got the right board, this is the session to circle on the calendar.
After that, it fades back into mediocrity. Keep an eye on the morning of Sunday, July 26th. We get glassy conditions with a 4ft SSW swell. It's small, but when it's that clean, it's worth a paddle. That's the one small reprieve.
The rest of the second week is just more of the same: light cross-onshore breezes and marginal surf. Nothing special.
Bottom line: write off the first week. Your one window for some powerful, meaningful waves is Tuesday afternoon, July 21st at Explosivos. That's the big one. Don't be late.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 624 | 569 | 408 | 1118 | 400 | 735 | 406 | 577 | 511 | 778 | 700 | 796 | 888 | 862 | 436 | 608 | 485 | 341 | 443 | 488 | 515 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:20PM0.56m | 5:06AM1.01m | 4:25PM0.56m | 5:57AM1.07m | 5:25PM0.57m | 6:46AM1.09m | 6:25PM0.58m | 7:33AM1.08m | 7:24PM0.59m | 8:17AM1.04m | 8:25PM0.60m | 9:01AM0.97m | 9:30PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM0.34m | 9:47PM-0.01m | 11:44AM0.29m | 10:40PM-0.04m | 12:36PM0.26m | 11:32PM-0.04m | 1:25PM0.23m | 00:22AM-0.02m | 2:13PM0.21m | 1:13AM0.05m | 3:00PM0.20m | 2:04AM0.13m | 3:47PM0.20m | 2:59AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 624 | 569 | 408 | 1118 | 361 | 735 | 390 | 577 | 511 | 778 | 700 | 796 | 888 | 862 | 436 | 608 | 485 | 341 | 443 | 488 | 515 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 16 | NW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 63 | 63 | 390 | 7 | 400 | 177 | 406 | 277 | 180 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 331 | 5 | 32 | 45 | 68 | 131 | 120 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | SW 20 | S 8 | W 14 | SW 19 | NW 13 | S 8 | NW 13 | WSW 9 | — | SW 20 | — | S 18 | SW 21 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | W 15 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 16 | 84 | 4 | 58 | 7 | 44 | 7 | 7 | — | 16 | — | 25 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 9 | 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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