Boquines Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about Boquines. This is a reef break that’s got a solid rep—advanced crew only, and it’s exposed to the swell. But I’m looking at the next 16 days and honestly, there’s not a single session I’d paddle out for. The whole run is tagged as poor surf conditions, and the scores tell the same story. We’re looking at a gap that starts now and goes all the way through to the 27th of July with no green light. That’s a long stretch. For a consistent spot like Boquines, this is a bummer, but it happens—forecasts can shift, and I’d stay hopeful.

The first few days—starting Sunday the 12th of July—you’ve got onshore wind from the NNE at 10 to 20 km/h, with a short period swell around 4 ft from the NNW, period around 8 to 10 seconds. Wave energy is just moderate (172 to 210). It’s choppy, messy, and the direction isn’t matching the optimum NNW swell, even though it’s close. Not happening.

Monday the 13th through Tuesday the 14th, the wind swings cross-onshore from the NE, 15 km/h, with swell dropping to 3 ft to 2 ft. Energy falls to 65 to 86. That’s weak, and the waves are tiny and choppy. No point.

Wednesday the 15th, the swell gets a little weird—mixed directions, short period of 5 seconds on the afternoon, 4 ft from the NE. Energy climbs to 106, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy with 20 km/h winds. Kite surfers might have a look, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a pass.

From Thursday the 16th onward, the swell picks up a bit—5 ft to 7 ft, mostly from the NNE or N, with periods hanging between 6 and 8 seconds. That’s short period, windswell type stuff. The energy climbs from 191 all the way up to 443 by the 26th of July. But every single time, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the description says “poor surf conditions” or “moderate cross-onshore and choppy.” By the 25th and 26th, the swell hits 7 ft, which is pushing into expert territory, but with onshore winds at 25 km/h, it’s gonna be a washing machine. Even the longer period swells (8 seconds) in the second week don’t help because the wind is still on or cross-onshore and the break is a reef—it’s not forgiving.

The best-looking stretch in terms of pure swell size and consistency is the 25th to 27th of July, with 6 ft to 7 ft from the N and NNE, and energy in the 400s. But with onshore wind every morning and afternoon, and the direction being a little off from optimum, it’s still not a recommendation. There’s no standout here. If you’re desperate, maybe a dawn patrol when the wind is lighter, but I wouldn’t hold your breath.

Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprise there.

Rusty out.

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