Boca del Abajo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here with the outlook for Boca del Abajo. I gotta be straight with you – this sixteen-day window from July 18th right through to August 2nd is a total write-off. There’s no surf worth paddling out for, plain and simple. The swell is there, sure – we’re looking at chest to overhead waves, sometimes well overhead, with combined wave energy ranging from moderate (303) up to strong (1661) on some days. But the problem is the wind. It’s blowing hard out of the NNE, onshore or cross-onshore, at 18 to 28 mph, and that’s got the whole place blown out, lumpy, and messy. The water temperature is sitting at 73°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But that’s about the only good thing.

The break itself is a reef and point, rated for experts, and it’s consistent – it usually breaks. But with the swell coming from the NNE, not the optimum NW, and the wind never letting up, there’s no chance of a clean wave. The swell period is short, only 7 to 9 seconds, so it’s a weak, wind-affected mess. Even on the days when the swell gets up to 10 ft, like July 26th and 27th, the cross-onshore wind makes it lumpy and dangerous – more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle session. Beginners should stay well away, and even experienced surfers won’t find anything worth the paddle.

From July 18th all the way through to August 2nd, every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. The wind does ease a bit on July 30th and 31st – down to 15 mph – but it’s still onshore, and the swell starts dropping. By August 1st and 2nd we’re down to 5–5 ft, but still with fresh to strong breezes. No standouts, no hidden gems. Just a long, blank stretch of blown-out slop. It’s frustrating, but it happens sometimes in this region. The forecast can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d say save your energy and wait for a better window.

Rusty

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