Surf Forecasts:
El Playon surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Playon this week:
The surf forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Playon in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Playon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 6 | SW 11 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 600 | 633 | 455 | 349 | 314 | 272 | 212 | 335 | 388 | 349 | 379 | 449 | 455 | 450 | 396 | 442 | 458 | 427 | 429 | 636 | 901 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55AM0.73m | 00:26AM0.63m | 11:38AM0.62m | 1:37AM0.67m | 12:26PM0.53m | 2:43AM0.70m | 1:25PM0.46m | 3:39AM0.73m | 2:32PM0.42m | 4:26AM0.76m | 3:35PM0.41m | 5:07AM0.79m | 4:25PM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.15m | 6:07AM0.38m | 6:31PM0.16m | 7:46AM0.40m | 7:16PM0.17m | 9:21AM0.39m | 8:02PM0.17m | 10:34AM0.35m | 8:49PM0.16m | 11:24AM0.32m | 9:33PM0.14m | 12:03PM0.29m | 10:15PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 600 | 633 | 455 | 349 | 314 | 233 | 166 | 137 | 105 | 235 | 204 | 231 | 170 | 328 | 165 | 286 | 458 | 288 | 429 | 636 | 901 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 20 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 26 | WSW 10 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 50 | 76 | 75 | 126 | 38 | 106 | 86 | 171 | 68 | 349 | 379 | 449 | 455 | 450 | 396 | 86 | 403 | 427 | 191 | 305 | 276 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 9 | WNW 21 | SW 19 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | SW 24 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 60 | 11 | 45 | 42 | 14 | 75 | 72 | 69 | 208 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 73 | 95 | 43 | 442 | 285 | 380 | 380 | 147 | 94 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 25 | 45 | 136 | 272 | 212 | 335 | 388 | 218 | 209 | 194 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 149 | 59 | 149 | 149 | 59 | 149 | 149 | 89 | 2 | 149 | 119 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 59 | 149 | 149 | 59 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Playon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Playon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Playon 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 (El Playon) 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 El Playon 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.
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