Caballeros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Caballeros over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, so don’t expect anything worth paddling out for on the first few days. The real story starts to build from the middle of next week, with the best chance of a decent wave arriving around Tuesday the 18th. The swell is forecast to come from the SSW, which is a good direction for this spot, and the energy will be building nicely.

The standout morning is looking like Tuesday, the 18th of August. The swell is coming in at 8ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds, bringing a solid moderate wave energy (1741). The wind is cross-shore, which is workable, but it’s a moderate breeze, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. This is a proper size for Caballeros though, so if you’re comfortable with a bit of power, you’ll find some fun ones. A few days later, on the morning of the 19th, the swell is still a solid 7ft from the SSW, and the wind drops to a light breeze, making for much cleaner conditions. The period is shorter though, at 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit more of a wind swell feel. Still, for a mid-week session, it’s a good option.

The first week is pretty average. We’ve got small, messy waves with cross-onshore winds and low energy (mostly in the 600-800 range). The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Looking further out into the second week, the swell drops right off. From the 22nd of August onwards, we’re looking at waist-high slop or smaller. The wave energy dips below 300, and the conditions are mostly poor. There’s a faint glimmer on the 27th with a 3ft swell from the SSW and a long 15-second period, but the energy is still low (537), so don’t get your hopes up. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be small and clean, but not really worth the drive.

The break is a reef setup, so when it does get a bit of size, it will hold shape better than a beach break. The crowds are listed as “sometimes”, so you might have a few others out, but nothing too hectic. All in all, if you’re keen, aim for the 18th or 19th of August. The rest of the window is a write-off.

Rusty.

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