Surf Forecasts:
Playa El Palmar surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W 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 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa El Palmar in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell ya straight up – it's been a tough stretch down here and it’s gonna keep that way for a good while. I’ve combed through the charts and the long-range for the next 16 days for Playa El Palmar, and there’s just nothing worth paddling out for.
For the first chunk of the outlook, from Monday through to the early part of the following week, the swell is tiny. We’re talking maybe 1ft to 3ft at best, mostly from the W or WNW, and with a short period around 5 to 7 seconds. The wave energy is just flat – readings like 44, 36, or 31 in the combined energy of all swells directed here show it’s all weak. On top of that, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which messes up even that tiny bit of shape. There’s an odd glassy session on Tuesday morning the 11th, but with only 2ft and a 6-second period, it’s barely a ripple.
About the only thing close to a “window” is the morning of Thursday the 13th. For a few hours we get a light ESE offshore breeze, and the swell bumps up to 2ft from the W with a longer 9-second period. The combined energy is still only 60, which is weak, but you might find a knee-high runner if you’re desperate. The water temp is sitting at 74°F right now, which is about average for the time of year – no surprises there.
After that, it’s back to square one. We hit a long gap with zero recommendations. From the 15th right through to the 25th of August we’ve got nothing but small, weak, and messy surf. Periods drop to 4 or 5 seconds, swell heights hover around 0.6ft to 2ft, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore most of the time. The combined energy stays in the teens or low 30s – just pathetic.
Honestly, this is a blank run, and it’s not unusual for the area when conditions line up like this. If you’re set on getting wet, maybe look at a kite setup, because for a paddle surfer, there’s nothing on offer here for the entire 16-day run. Forecasts can always flip, but right now, this is a solid “stay at home” outlook.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 4 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 7 |
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 kJ | 44 | 43 | 17 | 34 | 26 | 6 | 23 | 17 | 27 | 60 | 60 | 41 | 24 | 39 | 25 | 30 | 12 | 11 | 30 | 13 | 9 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:07PM2.55m | 2:42AM2.50m | 3:00PM2.78m | 3:31AM2.65m | 3:47PM2.96m | 4:15AM2.75m | 4:30PM3.05m | 4:57AM2.78m | 5:12PM3.05m | 5:36AM2.74m | 5:51PM2.95m | 6:14AM2.65m | 6:30PM2.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28PM0.30m | 8:44AM0.36m | 9:19PM0.10m | 9:31AM0.20m | 10:04PM-0.03m | 10:13AM0.09m | 10:46PM-0.08m | 10:53AM0.06m | 11:24PM-0.04m | 11:32AM0.10m | 00:01AM0.08m | 12:10PM0.20m | 00:37AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 5 | W 6 | W 10 | WNW 4 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 4 |
| kJ | 44 | 16 | 17 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 10 | 27 | 60 | 60 | 41 | 23 | 39 | 25 | 30 | 12 | 11 | 30 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | W 11 | E 5 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 5 | — | — | ESE 4 | W 9 | — | ESE 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | E 5 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 24 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | — | W 10 | E 5 | E 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | WNW 8 | E 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | E 4 | S 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 43 | — | — | 26 | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 13 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 274 | 395 | 192 | 253 | 750 | 202 | 213 | 266 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 53 | 84 | 53 | 53 | 189 | 273 | 266 |
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