
Surf Forecasts:
La Santa - El Quemao surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, N swell with 668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Santa - El Quemao this week:
The surf forecast for La Santa - El Quemao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Santa - El Quemao in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Santa - El Quemao over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break this down. For the next sixteen days, there’s a long, quiet stretch with only a couple of real windows worth your time.
Water temp is about 74°F, which is right where it should be for this time of year. Nothing unusual.
The first real standout is Sunday the 13th of September. The afternoon at La Santa - El Quemao (a reef break) goes glassy. You’re looking at clean conditions with a light offshore wind and a 5ft swell out of the north. The combined energy is moderate (265), and with that glassy surface, it’ll be a tidy few hours. This spot is for experts only, it’s consistent, and you can expect some crowds. The swell direction is north, but the break likes a west-northwest, so it’s a bit off, but the clean face fixes that.
Other than that, it’s a long dry spell. Sunday morning the 13th is cross-onshore and messy. From Monday the 14th all the way through the 28th, it’s mostly cross-onshore wind, lumpy conditions, and weak, small swell. There’s a big gap of several days with nothing good. On Tuesday the 22nd of September, the afternoon turns clean with a light offshore out of the east. That’s a long-period 16-second groundswell out of the NNW, 3ft, and strong energy (500). That’s the other promising but less certain call. Keep it on the radar, but don’t book time off just yet.
From the 17th to the 19th, swell runs around 6ft to 6ft, but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy – not worth it for paddle surfing. On the 17th morning, you’ve got 6ft from the NNE with fresh, lumpy wind (combined energy 419). That’s expert-only, and even then, it’s rough.
Toward the end, on the 27th and 28th, the wind goes glassy or light offshore, but the swell is tiny – around 2ft to 2ft – and the period is short. Not enough juice.
Best bets: Sunday afternoon the 13th, and maybe Tuesday afternoon the 22nd. Otherwise, this is a quiet, patient stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
299 | 234 | 202 | 151 | 131 | 117 | 105 | 64 | 78 | 68 | 41 | 215 | 366 | 438 | 593 | 593 | 625 | 612 | 575 | 481 | 392 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:41PM2.52m | 3:59AM2.36m | 4:15PM2.35m | 4:31AM2.24m | 4:49PM2.15m | 5:04AM2.08m | 5:24PM1.93m | 5:41AM1.91m | 6:06PM1.72m | 6:28AM1.74m | 7:06PM1.54m | 7:45AM1.61m | 8:54PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.10m | 9:59AM0.17m | 10:18PM0.24m | 10:34AM0.31m | 10:49PM0.42m | 11:09AM0.48m | 11:22PM0.60m | 11:50AM0.66m | 00:01AM0.78m | 12:45PM0.84m | 1:01AM0.94m | 2:21PM0.96m | 2:52AM1.02m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
67 | 234 | 202 | 151 | 58 | 117 | 105 | 64 | 56 | 35 | 41 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 133 | 117 | 625 | 612 | 575 | 481 | 313 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 7 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 15 | NW 12 | S 14 | S 13 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 18 | NNW 17 | NNW 15 |
32 | 109 | 81 | 135 | 131 | 51 | 39 | 37 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 82 | 20 | 110 | 229 | 392 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 11 | — | N 15 | — | — | S 13 | N 16 | — | — | NNW 11 |
6 | 31 | 14 | 37 | 46 | 40 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
299 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 78 | 68 | 111 | 215 | 366 | 438 | 593 | 593 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 32 | 25 | 248 | 32 | 32 | 248 | 248 | 248 | 222 | 222 | 32 | 222 | 222 | 20 |
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Information about the La Santa - El Quemao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Santa - El Quemao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Santa - El Quemao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Santa - El Quemao 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 (La Santa - El Quemao) 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 La Santa - El Quemao 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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