Surf Forecasts:
Playa El Palmar surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WNW swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa El Palmar this week:
The surf forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Palmar in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Playa El Palmar over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, mate, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run ahead. We’re looking at a solid stretch of poor surf conditions that doesn’t really let up. The first proper wave worth mentioning doesn't show up until Thursday the 13th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. Before that, from now right through until the 12th, you’ve got tiny, weak swell with onshore winds messing things up most of the time – heights barely pushing 3 ft, with periods mostly around 5 or 6 seconds. There are a couple of glassy mornings on the 7th, 11th, and 12th where the surface will look like a mirror, but the swell is just too small and weak to give you anything rideable. That’s about a week of near-zero surf.
The first real lift comes on Thursday the 13th of August. The morning is still tiny, but by the afternoon we see the swell bump up to 3 ft from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 134, which is at least moderate. The problem? The wind is onshore at 12 mph from the WNW, so it’s going to be messy. It’s not the standout, but it’s the first sign of life.
The best bet across the whole outlook falls on Friday the 14th of August. The morning brings a 4 ft swell from the WNW, period 7 seconds, and combined energy at 246 – that’s moderate energy, and the biggest swell we see. The wind is light from the SW at 6 mph, so it’s cross-onshore but light enough to keep things relatively clean. It’s still not perfect, but compared to everything else, this is your window. The break is a sandbar, fairly consistent, and with crowds often, so expect company. The swell direction (WNW) is a touch off the optimum SW, but it’s the best combination of size and light wind we get.
After that, it fades again. The 18th of August shows another pulse – 4 ft from the WNW with period 6 seconds and combined energy around 124, but the wind is cross-onshore to onshore, so it’s blown out. That one’s for the die-hards only.
Overall, if you’re hanging for a wave, target Friday the 14th of August in the morning. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the stars line up even a little.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
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 kJ | 37 | 22 | 45 | 58 | 46 | 34 | 36 | 15 | 14 | 30 | 12 | 47 | 39 | 29 | 69 | 52 | 28 | 22 | 38 | 27 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:08AM2.28m | 8:32PM2.31m | 9:05AM2.18m | 9:39PM2.16m | 10:20AM2.12m | 11:05PM2.10m | 11:46AM2.16m | 00:33AM2.16m | 1:04PM2.33m | 1:44AM2.32m | 2:07PM2.55m | 2:42AM2.50m | 3:00PM2.78m | 3:31AM2.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08PM0.59m | 2:42AM0.63m | 3:11PM0.71m | 3:50AM0.75m | 4:34PM0.77m | 5:17AM0.80m | 6:08PM0.70m | 6:42AM0.72m | 7:27PM0.52m | 7:50AM0.55m | 8:28PM0.30m | 8:44AM0.36m | 9:19PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 10 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 7 | W 6 | W 10 | W 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 45 | 58 | 8 | 34 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 30 | 6 | 47 | 39 | 13 | 69 | 52 | — | 22 | 38 | 2 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | W 11 | W 11 | NW 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 7 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | W 5 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | 37 | 22 | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | — | — | 29 | — | — | 28 | — | — | 27 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 253 | 123 | 112 | 160 | 751 | 6 | 53 | 815 | 502 | 396 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 0 | 6 | 84 | 750 | 6 | 253 | 750 |
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