Best El Tezal surf window today: tide and conditions

El Tezal's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with rising tide, 5 mph wind, and 1.3 ft swell; tide in range, light winds, good swell angle. Monuments is the top pick at 1.5 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf El Tezal this week

October rates 13/100 for El Tezal. El Tezal is between peak-season windows; July is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: rising tide, 6 mph wind, and 1.5 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Monuments surf report
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Seasonal pattern in October

October

El Tezal is between peak seasons right now. Peak month: July.

Next steps

Turn El Tezal's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Monuments surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current El Tezal windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby El Tezal spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

0
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

February

0
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

March

0
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

April

13
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

May

37
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

June

87
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

July

100
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

August

87
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

September

37
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

October

13
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

November

0
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

December

0
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water is coolest in the early morning — bring a thicker wetsuit
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in El Tezal

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water temperature is warmer by afternoon
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in El Tezal

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Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug