Surf Forecasts:
Paso Caballo surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paso Caballo this week:
The surf forecast for Paso Caballo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paso Caballo in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paso Caballo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 111mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 178 | 174 | 362 | 302 | 255 | 299 | 287 | 217 | 305 | 234 | 218 | 183 | 178 | 175 | 157 | 338 | 455 | 528 | 700 | 748 | 720 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:44PM2.04m | 7:07AM2.25m | 7:44PM1.95m | 8:09AM2.12m | 8:54PM1.90m | 9:22AM2.02m | 10:10PM1.92m | 10:38AM1.99m | 11:23PM2.01m | 11:49AM2.02m | 00:24AM2.15m | 12:50PM2.09m | 1:16AM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.25m | 00:49AM0.39m | 1:36PM0.36m | 1:51AM0.50m | 2:42PM0.46m | 3:06AM0.59m | 3:55PM0.50m | 4:27AM0.60m | 5:06PM0.48m | 5:41AM0.53m | 6:08PM0.42m | 6:44AM0.41m | 7:02PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | 8 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 78 | 94 | 92 | 82 | 81 | 68 | 74 | 217 | 305 | 234 | 218 | 139 | 87 | 175 | 123 | 125 | 455 | 528 | 700 | 748 | 720 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 178 | 174 | 362 | 302 | 255 | 299 | 287 | 55 | 32 | 55 | 49 | 183 | 178 | 55 | 157 | 149 | 84 | 80 | 80 | 103 | 114 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 23 | W 11 | W 9 | SW 6 | S 5 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 7 | SSW 21 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 155 | 154 | 26 | 41 | 57 | 68 | 48 | 46 | 30 | 67 | 20 | 58 | 39 | 16 | 28 | 338 | 147 | 91 | 14 | 180 | 117 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | — | 31 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 314 | 101 | 0 | 301 | 97 | 0 | 414 | 20 | 0 | 519 | 20 | 113 | 314 | 81 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 101 |
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Information about the Paso Caballo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Paso Caballo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paso Caballo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paso Caballo 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 (Paso Caballo) 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 Paso Caballo 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.
Paso Caballo is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of El Viejo. If you plan a holiday in Leon Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in El Viejo. El Viejo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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