Caballeros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the water is a balmy 70° – way warmer than usual for this time of year. But don’t get too excited, because the waves are struggling. From Monday the 10th right through to the 22nd of August, it’s a long stretch of just okay conditions. You’ll find waves, but they won’t be clean or powerful.

The first real highlight pops up on Monday the 17th of August. Caballeros is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes. That morning, we’ve got a solid 8 ft of short period swell from the S, and the combined energy is strong (1382). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so the surface will have a bit of texture, but there’s enough juice for the advanced crew. This is your best bet for the whole run – real size and proper energy. Just keep in mind that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and won’t have those long, drawn-out walls.

Tuesday the 18th morning is nearly the same, with 8 ft from the SSW (1371) and light cross-onshore wind. It’s a near repeat of the day before, just a slightly different direction. Again, for the experienced surfer, this is your window.

After that, it’s a lot of smaller, weaker stuff. From the 19th onwards, the energy drops off hard, and we’re looking at 3 ft to 5 ft waves with poor winds and short, weak periods. The 20th and 21st of August have onshore winds that kill any chance of a good wave. The 22nd is tiny and choppy.

If you’re not an expert, stay out when it’s over 8 ft, but that’s not an issue here – the biggest stuff stays around 8 ft. Short period swells (under 8 seconds) on the 16th and 23rd will break quick and close out, so those are not the pick for paddle surfing.

Best advice? Circle the 17th and 18th of August. Everything else is a wait-and-see. Forecasts can change, but right now it’s a slim pickin’s kind of outlook.

Rusty.

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