Surf Forecasts:
Playa El Palmar surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa El Palmar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real – it’s a tough stretch ahead for Playa El Palmar. The next week and a half is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We’re looking at a solid 15-day gap before we even see a glimmer of hope. The surf just isn’t there, and the winds are a constant battle. Hang in there, though; forecasts can change, and it won’t be flat forever.
The first real shot at something surfable arrives on Wednesday, August 5th, in the morning. We’ve got a small 3ft swell coming from the WNW, but here’s the kicker – the wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat and will make it look clean as a whistle. The combined energy is weak at 83, so don’t expect much push, but for a tiny wave on a clean face, it’s the only game in town. The crowd situation is a bit of a worry here – it’s often packed, so you’ll have company for those tiny shoulders.
Honestly, that’s the only standout, and it’s a marginal one. Everything else is either too small, blown out by onshore winds, or both. For the rest of the forecast, you’re better off with a cold drink and a towel. The water is sitting at a normal 72°, so no surprises there.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 | W 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 12 |
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 kJ | 17 | 9 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 65 | 46 | 132 | 105 | 48 | 183 | 58 | 27 | 17 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:37PM1.98m | 11:15AM1.97m | 11:52PM1.91m | 12:26PM1.99m | 1:03AM1.95m | 1:28PM2.08m | 2:00AM2.04m | 2:18PM2.21m | 2:45AM2.16m | 3:00PM2.36m | 3:23AM2.27m | 3:37PM2.49m | 3:58AM2.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.90m | 4:43AM0.94m | 5:27PM0.96m | 5:58AM0.97m | 6:45PM0.92m | 7:06AM0.92m | 7:45PM0.81m | 8:00AM0.82m | 8:32PM0.68m | 8:42AM0.69m | 9:12PM0.55m | 9:20AM0.56m | 9:48PM0.43m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 4 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | N 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 10 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | ESE 6 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 183 | 58 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 6 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | — | W 5 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 17 | — | — | 26 | 32 | 65 | 46 | 132 | 105 | 48 | — | — | 27 | — | 6 | 111 | 224 | 16 | 116 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 797 | 297 | 506 | 123 | 163 | 253 | 392 | 253 | 253 | 392 | 213 | 112 | 612 | 84 | 84 | 91 | 84 | 210 | 123 |
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