Cabo Blanco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the forecast for our stretch, it’s a pretty bleak picture for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real dry spell on the cards, and I’m not just talking about the weather.

The only spot we’re looking at is Cabo Blanco. It’s a point break, rated for advanced surfers, and it’s fairly consistent. The crowds can be a factor here, so expect some company. It’s exposed and likes swell from the NNW.

Here’s the rundown. For the coming days, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, with poor, short-period slop. The combined energy is weak, reading around 48 on Thursday the 27th, and it just gets worse. To be honest, we’re looking at a good five to six days of flatness and grovel. The wind is mostly a cross-shore, which is chopping up what little ripple there is. There’s no surf to be had, and it’s just a waiting game.

We finally see a pulse of something on the 2nd of September, but it’s a joke. A light cross-onshore, and the swell is still just a whisper. The energy is at 40, but the wave height is barely 0.7ft. It’s not worth the paddle.

There’s another slight bump on the 5th, where the afternoon sees a bit more west in the swell, pushing it to 3.9ft. But the wind is a strong cross-shore, and the period is a dismal 5 seconds. It’s all chop and no power, a proper mess. This looks more like a kite session than a surf.

The second week, honestly, is nothing to write home about either. The swell stays anemic, and the winds stay mostly cross or cross-on. There are small pulses on the 8th, where the energy climbs a bit, but the period is still short, and the waves won't have any shape to them.

Right now, there are no standout days. The conditions are just not there. I know it’s a tough run, but Cabo Blanco is a fairly consistent spot. A blank run like this is frustrating, but it won't hold forever. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out. I’ll be here when it turns on.

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