El Circo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into this one.

The extended outlook for El Circo is a real mixed bag and honestly, a bit of a patience-tester. We've got a long stretch ahead where the wind just won't play ball, messing up what could otherwise be some solid swell. Hold tight, because the real reward is a long way off.

Things start quiet and ugly. From Thursday, August 20th right the way through to the end of the month, it’s a write-off. The wind is pretty much always either onshore or cross-onshore, blowing at 9 to 19 mph, and it's churning up the surface. We see a bit of swell, hitting around 3 ft to 5 ft but with short, weak periods of just 6 to 8 seconds and low wave energy (around 123 to 280 in the combined readings). The reports keep saying "poor surf conditions," and that's exactly what it is – bumpy, messy, and not worth paddling out for.

The start of September doesn’t bring much relief. There’s a bit more swell energy building through the first few days, with heights creeping up to 6 ft to 7 ft and periods stretching a little, but the wind remains a problem. It's mainly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things lumpy and uninviting. The energy is getting stronger though, climbing into the 400-700 range.

Now, here’s the standout, and it's a late one. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 2nd. The morning session at El Circo is the only real bright spot in this entire 16-day window. The forecast shows a solid 6 ft of swell from the NNE, with a modest period of 7 seconds, but it's backed by strong energy (637). More importantly, the wind goes glassy. We're talking an ESE breeze at just 3 mph, which is basically a whisper. The report says "expect very good surf conditions," and with that glassy surface, this is the session to chase. The swell is a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for the intermediates this break is designed for, it'll be clean and fun. Remember, this is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

After that brief window, we're back into onshore winds for the rest of the week, with surf holding around 7 ft. The energy stays high (over 700 on Friday, September 4th), but the wind just kills the quality again.

So, the play is simple: don't waste your time on the messy, windy slop for the next couple of weeks. Be patient, do your chores, and save your energy for that Wednesday morning, September 2nd. That’s the one to get excited about.

Stay frothy,
Rusty.

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