Boquines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Boquines. It’s a reef setup that’s consistent and exposed to the swell, but honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. The water’s sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s slightly out of the ordinary.

The pattern is flat and messy for the first week and a bit. From Friday the 4th right through to Wednesday the 16th, it’s just a long run of poor surf conditions. The swell is small, mostly below 5ft, and the period is short at 5 to 8 seconds – that’s weak, windswell type stuff. The combined energy stays low too, struggling to hit 400 (energy values between 93 and 383), which is weak at best. The wind is a constant problem, blowing onshore or cross-onshore from the north or northeast at 9 to 12 mph, keeping things choppy and ugly. There’s no saving grace here; it’s just not worth paddling out.

There’s a tiny flicker of hope right at the tail end. On Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th, the swell picks up to 5ft to 6ft, coming from the north-northeast, and the period stretches to 7 to 9 seconds. The combined energy finally hits moderate levels (406 to 528). But even then, the wind is still cross-onshore, so the conditions are only described as marginal. For a reef break that needs clean, glassy conditions to really shine, this is a tough sell. The swell direction (NNE) matches the optimum swell direction (NNW), so it’s not a complete write-off, but the wind ruins it.

So, the honest truth: there’s nothing even close to a standout in this 16-day window. You’re looking at a blank run from now until the 18th of September, about two full weeks of no good surf. The last couple of days are borderline, but only if you’re desperate and happy with average, choppy waves. Keep the board in the car and hope the forecasts change, because this stretch doesn't look like it’s going to deliver.

Rusty.

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