Explosivos Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.42° S 76.84° W

Explosivos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Explosivos sea temperature is
21.2° C
4.8° 

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


Explosivos surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,337 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Explosivos in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 16th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 16th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's break down what's cooking for this spot.

The only wave in town across the whole 16-day stretch is Explosivos (sandbar), but it's a mixed bag. This is an advanced sandbar that's consistent and loves a south-west swell. The big letdown? The wind is almost always cross-on or cross-shore, keeping the surface messy and choppy. The water is a warm 70°F, which is 9°F warmer than normal for this time of year – you'll be in boardies for sure.

The first few days, from Tuesday 11th to Wednesday 13th, the swell sits around 4ft to 5ft, with moderate combined energy (roughly 1173 to 1259 on Tuesday, dropping to 785 on Wednesday). The period is decent at 14 to 15 seconds, so there's some long-period groundswell energy, but the cross-on wind is just ruining the surface. It's not worth paddling out unless you're really keen for a chop.

We get a better swell direction on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th – more south-west, and the period stretches to 18 seconds on Thursday morning. That's a very long-period groundswell, which will be packing real punch. Combined energy is moderate (936 to 1336), and wave heights are around 4ft to 5ft. But again, the wind is cross-on or cross-shore. It's promising energy, but the wind is still the enemy.

The standout, the only time this spot gets serious, is from Sunday 16th through Tuesday 18th. The swell jumps to 8ft to 8ft, with a very strong combined energy of 2052 on Monday 17th morning. The period is short though – only 8 to 9 seconds – so it's a windswell, not clean. The wind is cross-shore, and the reports say the swell is actually too big for this break. This is strictly for experts only. It'll be big, powerful, and messy. A heavy session for those who can handle it.

After that, it's a fast drop. From Wednesday 19th onward, the swell fades from 7ft down to 2ft, and energy drops to 200-300. The wind finally turns offshore on Thursday 20th, but the swell is weak and short-period. Then from Saturday 22nd to Wednesday 26th, we're in a real slump – swell under 3ft, poor surf conditions, and scores bottoming out. It's a long flat spell.

So, the only real window of action is Sunday 16th to Tuesday 18th for expert surfers ready for big, messy, short-period waves. For everyone else, it's a quiet outlook. The forecast can turn, but right now, it's a lean run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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14
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13
1.5
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12
1.4
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18
1.3
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16
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15
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13
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8
2.5
S
9
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Energy kJ
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1259
929
764
683
555
564
985
943
989
1028
833
736
706
553
562
669
963
1190
942
1029
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
S
10
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
S
15
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SSE
10
S
15
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15
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25
S
10
SSE
20
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20
SSE
5
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High Tide
4:33PM0.58m
5:42AM1.06m
5:28PM0.62m
6:23AM1.06m
6:20PM0.66m
7:03AM1.03m
7:12PM0.69m
7:40AM0.97m
8:03PM0.71m
8:15AM0.88m
8:56PM0.71m
8:49AM0.77m
9:53PM0.70m
Low Tide
11:35AM0.25m
10:36PM0.00m
12:16PM0.21m
11:25PM0.01m
12:55PM0.18m
00:13AM0.04m
1:33PM0.17m
1:00AM0.11m
2:09PM0.16m
1:48AM0.19m
2:45PM0.17m
2:39AM0.29m
3:21PM0.19m
3:38AM0.37m
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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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