Surf Forecasts:
Bajo el Medio surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bajo el Medio this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bajo el Medio in the next 16 days are 0.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bajo el Medio over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer.
Honestly, mate, looking at the charts for Bajo el Medio, it's a bit of a grim outlook. We're looking at a full 16-day window and it’s a struggle to find a single decent wave. The whole period is dominated by tiny swell and messy wind, so don't get your hopes up.
Starting from August 17th right through to the end of the month, it's pretty much all the same story. The swell is small, mostly under 1ft, coming out of the north-east or north-north-west. The wind is a constant cross-onshore or onshore breeze, keeping the surface chopped up and lumpy. The wave energy is weak, barely reaching a combined energy of 50 (weak wave energy) on August 23rd, but still with poor surf conditions. The period is short, generally under 8 seconds, so there's no real power or shape to speak of. This spot is sheltered and inconsistent at the best of times, and we're seeing that in spades here.
There's a tiny flicker of hope right at the very end. On September 1st, the swell bumps up to 3ft from the north-north-east, and the wind finally drops to a light onshore breeze. The combined energy hits 102 (moderate wave energy), which is something, but that's really all it is. The period is still a meager 8 seconds and the wind is still onshore, so it's not going to be clean. For a reef break that needs a specific swell, this is still a long shot.
This area is prone to long flat spells, so a run like this isn't a huge surprise. For the entire 16 days, there is not a single standout session. If you're desperate for a paddle, September 1st is the least terrible option, but don't expect much. For a spot like this that rarely breaks, a blank run like this is more the norm than the exception.
Grab a beer and watch the forecasts change. This one is a write-off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 3 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NW 7 | ENE 8 | NW 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 25 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 24 | 16 | 32 | 9 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:07AM2.15m | 5:23PM2.19m | 5:44AM2.00m | 6:02PM1.96m | 6:25AM1.85m | 6:49PM1.74m | 7:18AM1.70m | 7:54PM1.56m | 8:36AM1.59m | 9:34PM1.48m | 10:16AM1.61m | 11:07PM1.55m | 11:31AM1.73m | 00:05AM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:04AM0.33m | 11:30PM0.39m | 11:44AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.58m | 12:29PM0.67m | 00:51AM0.76m | 1:30PM0.83m | 1:56AM0.90m | 3:06PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.95m | 4:52PM0.87m | 5:09AM0.87m | 5:56PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | ENE 8 | NW 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | — | N 8 | — | WNW 9 | — | W 11 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 7 | N 10 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | — | W 9 | — | N 8 | NW 11 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | NNE 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NE 5 | NNW 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNW 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 25 | 19 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 32 | 9 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 69 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 203 | 14 | 97 | 183 | 183 | 14 | 183 | 209 | 183 | 209 | 14 | 14 | 46 | 9 |
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