Surf Forecasts:
Playa El Palmar surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, W swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa El Palmar this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Palmar in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I'm looking straight at the Playa El Palmar forecast for the next couple of weeks. And buddy, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough one. The entire 16-day window is a flat spell. There isn't a single standout, no hidden gem, no sneaky swell to get excited about. We're looking at a long, dry run.
The water is sitting at 70°, which is a bit colder than we'd normally expect for this time of year, so you'll feel that nip in the air and water.
The whole story here is tiny, weak swell. From Sunday the 30th of August right through to Monday the 14th of September, the swell height barely tickles 3 ft, and most of the time it's hanging around 0.6 ft to 2 ft. The combined wave energy is pathetic, with the biggest reading we see all window being a measly 85 (combined energy of all swells directed here). The period is short, mostly 5 to 6 seconds, meaning zero grunt. There are a few moments where the wind goes glassy or offshore, like Monday morning the 31st of August and Tuesday morning the 8th of September, but with no swell to work with, it's just a pretty, flat ocean.
Even when the wind is favorable, it's not enough to make anything rideable. This stretch is a total write-off for paddle surfing. The setup at Playa El Palmar is a sandbar, and with the wind we've got and the complete lack of swell, it's going to be a better bet for the kite surfers on those breezier afternoons than for anyone looking for a wave.
Honestly, there's nothing to recommend. It's a blank run. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the car and the wax in the cupboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 5 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
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 kJ | 13 | 5 | 30 | 15 | 20 | 43 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20PM2.85m | 5:39AM2.67m | 5:54PM2.77m | 6:14AM2.61m | 6:32PM2.64m | 6:53AM2.50m | 7:16PM2.46m | 7:40AM2.35m | 8:11PM2.25m | 8:41AM2.19m | 9:26PM2.06m | 10:06AM2.09m | 11:05PM2.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.11m | 11:38AM0.17m | 00:01AM0.18m | 12:14PM0.25m | 00:38AM0.31m | 12:56PM0.38m | 1:20AM0.49m | 1:46PM0.55m | 2:14AM0.69m | 2:53PM0.72m | 3:30AM0.87m | 4:31PM0.81m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — |
 | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SE 5 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 30 | 2 | 20 | 43 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | W 6 | W 12 | — | W 10 | — | ESE 4 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 7 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 12 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 22 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | ENE 3 | WNW 5 | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 13 | — | 1 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 113 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 112 | 750 | 84 | 213 | 213 | 6 | 84 | 807 | 213 | 84 | 269 | 91 | 158 | 253 | 274 | 180 | 274 | 91 | 91 | 253 |
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