Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down the Algarrobo forecast over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got some energy coming, but the wind is going to be a factor. Water temp is 54°F, and it’s running about 2°F colder than average for this time of year, so you’re gonna want the thick wetsuit.

Thursday afternoon, July 9th, we see the first pulse – a 6ft SW swell, but it’s got a light cross-onshore breeze on it. Choppy and just okay. Not worth a trip. Friday the 10th is smaller and cross-shore. Still no good.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are a loss. Stronger cross-onshore winds and poor surf.

Monday the 13th of July is where it gets interesting. A 4ft W groundswell with a long 20 second period rolls in. That’s a lot of energy (combined energy of 1385). The morning has light cross-shore winds and some shape. By afternoon, the swell bumps to 7ft and the wind turns cross-onshore, making it messy.

Tuesday the 14th brings a big 10ft WSW swell with an energy reading of 3565. That’s serious power. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it might be rideable for the experienced. But at that size, and with a 14 second period, it’s going to be a lumpy, heavy beast. Experts only.

Wednesday the 15th of July is the absolute standout. Both morning and afternoon are glassy – no wind. The swell is a clean 6ft from the WSW in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, with an 11 second period. This is the day. Algarrobo will be clean, lined up, and perfect. Paddle out.

After Wednesday, the wind turns. Thursday the 16th is offshore but too strong and the swell drops. Then Friday the 17th of July we get a massive 13ft NW pulse with a near-gale force offshore wind out of the north at 31 mph. The energy is huge (3534), but it’s going to be wild and clean. That setup will be more for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see the size drop. The best of that is Sunday morning the 19th. A 5ft W swell with light offshore winds from the SE. Clean, light, and workable. A good session.

From Monday the 20th onward, it’s a slow decline. Small W swells and onshore or cross-shore winds. The last decent pulse is Saturday the 24th. That 5ft W swell is blown out by 15-20 mph onshore wind. Choppy.

So here’s the take: Wednesday the 15th of July is your golden ticket. Glassy water with a solid 5-6ft WSW swell. That’s the one. Sunday the 19th morning is a reliable backup with clean offshore winds and a 5ft W swell. The big stuff on the 14th and 17th is for the brave and the kites.

Keep watching the charts, because that Wednesday session is the kind of day we dream about.

Rusty.

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