El Laberinto Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.81° N 85.73° W

El Laberinto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Laberinto sea temperature is
29.5° C
1.2° 

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


El Laberinto surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, WSW swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Laberinto this week:

The surf forecast for El Laberinto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Laberinto in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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12
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11
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14
0.4
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14
0.4
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13
0.4
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18
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18
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18
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18
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16
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16
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16
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15
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15
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15
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WSW
18
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18
0.4
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Energy kJ
69
66
51
48
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82
78
107
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58
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33
31
80
55
Wind (km/h)
15
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35
NE
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ENE
20
NE
30
NE
15
NE
25
NE
35
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10
SSE
20
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20
NE
25
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15
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NE
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High Tide
9:18PM1.73m
9:42AM1.95m
10:26PM1.68m
10:48AM1.92m
11:36PM1.71m
11:52AM1.96m
00:37AM1.80m
12:47PM2.04m
1:26AM1.94m
1:35PM2.14m
2:08AM2.09m
2:17PM2.23m
2:45AM2.23m
Low Tide
3:15PM0.71m
3:18AM0.82m
4:21PM0.76m
4:25AM0.87m
5:28PM0.74m
5:34AM0.85m
6:27PM0.67m
6:34AM0.78m
7:15PM0.58m
7:25AM0.68m
7:56PM0.48m
8:09AM0.57m
8:32PM0.38m
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Information about the El Laberinto Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Laberinto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Laberinto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Laberinto 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 (El Laberinto) 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 El Laberinto 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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