Algarrobo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Algarrobo has in store for us over the next few weeks. We're looking at a solid run of SW groundswell, but the wind is going to be the main player for most of it.

Right out of the gate, there's not much to get excited about. We're looking at a bit of a flat and choppy spell right through until the end of the first week. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings bring some marginal 4ft to 5ft SW swell, but it's coming in with cross to cross-onshore winds, leaving the surface a bit lumpy. The wave energy is moderate to strong, with readings between 512 and 1694, but the conditions just aren't there. You’d be battling chop for a sloppy ride.

That pattern holds through the end of the week and into the weekend. The swell stays in the 3ft to 4ft range, but it's mostly a cross-onshore breeze killing the quality. It's just poor surf conditions with a side of chop, so save your energy. There's a bit of a blank run from late Thursday all the way through to Monday morning.

Now, things start to get interesting. On Monday afternoon, July 13th, the swell kicks up to 8ft from the WSW, but it's still cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a messy, powerful beast. Not quite on, but getting there.

The real standout window opens on Tuesday, July 14th. This is the one you want to circle. Algarrobo (reef/pier) is waiting. We've got a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period and a combined energy of 2445 – that's strong wave energy. And the wind? Dead calm and glassy in the morning with a light cross-offshore in the afternoon. The water is a bit colder than average at 54°, so a decent spring suit is in order. This is top-tier for experienced surfers. The sets will be powerful, long, and clean. The only downside is that this spot can get crowded, so you might have some company for these waves. A very close second is that Saturday, July 18th, when a massive 13ft NW groundswell rolls in with glassy conditions for the afternoon, but that's a serious, expert-only bomb.

After that, the energy stays high into the third week, with plenty of 10ft plus swells from the W and WNW, mostly with clean cross-offshore winds. It’s a great run of powerful waves for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The run fades out by Tuesday, July 21st, dropping back to the 3ft to 5ft range with onshore winds returning.

So, in a nutshell: wait it out for the first week. The second week of July, particularly the 14th, is your best bet for clean, powerful waves at Algarrobo.

Rusty.

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