
Surf Forecasts:
La Santa - El Quemao surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 705 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Santa - El Quemao this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Santa - El Quemao in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Santa - El Quemao over the next 16 days.
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag for La Santa - El Quemao. To be honest, the first week and a half is pretty grim. We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf conditions right through until the 19th of July, with the wind mostly cross-on or cross-shore, and the swell either too small or all over the place. The water temp is sitting around 71°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real story starts to shift a little after that. The standout session, and really the only one that gets me excited, is the morning of Monday the 20th of July. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the NNE pushing through, with a combined energy of 1547 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, which is a major positive – it’ll keep things clean. This is a true expert wave, and on that day it’ll be a proper beast. The swell direction is a bit off from its optimum WNW, but the size and the clean conditions make it the best bet by a long shot. Just be aware, this break can get crowds sometimes, so expect company.
The rest of the second week from the 20th onwards sees the swell staying in the 5ft to 10ft range, but the wind never really cooperates, staying cross-on or cross for most of it. The energy is moderate to strong, but it’s a choppy, lumpy mess. Nothing else worth paddling out for.
So, if you’re an expert, hold out for that Monday morning. The rest is a write-off.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
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33 | 43 | 15 | 18 | 34 | 265 | 188 | 188 | 221 | 161 | 111 | 86 | 75 | 51 | 75 | 119 | 190 | 316 | 325 | 371 | 440 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:01PM1.99m | 11:38AM2.09m | 00:10AM2.09m | 12:38PM2.25m | 1:10AM2.21m | 1:32PM2.42m | 2:03AM2.31m | 2:22PM2.56m | 2:53AM2.36m | 3:09PM2.64m | 3:39AM2.36m | 3:55PM2.66m | 4:24AM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.58m | 5:15AM0.48m | 5:53PM0.42m | 6:18AM0.37m | 6:55PM0.25m | 7:14AM0.26m | 7:50PM0.10m | 8:04AM0.17m | 8:40PM-0.01m | 8:51AM0.12m | 9:28PM-0.04m | 9:36AM0.12m | 10:14PM-0.01m | 10:19AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | |
8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | 8:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
20 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 265 | 188 | 188 | 221 | 161 | 111 | 86 | 75 | 51 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 12 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | N 8 | S 14 | — | WNW 7 | — | — |
3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 34 | 27 | 40 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | S 15 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | S 14 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 7 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 5 | — | NW 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
33 | 43 | — | 6 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 75 | 119 | 190 | 316 | 325 | 371 | 440 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 248 | 243 | 240 | 240 | 32 | 32 | 243 | 1 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 248 | 248 | 321 | 401 | 349 | 321 | 248 | 249 |
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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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