Cabo Blanco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at Cabo Blanco, starting from this Sunday morning. The overall pattern is a consistent pulse of south-west groundswell, hanging around for a good stretch, with plenty of clean windows if you pick your moments.

Sunday, 30 August kicks things off proper. Early morning is the standout – we’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the SW, with a long 14-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 734, and that calm wind is a major positive, meaning those lines will be clean and inviting. This is one of the best sessions on offer, no doubt. The water temp is about average for this time of year. As the afternoon rolls in, the wind swings onshore from the WSW at 6 mph and the swell drops a touch, so the morning window is the one to nail.

Monday, 31 August is a bit of a write-off. The wind is cross-onshore all day, building to 9 mph in the arvo, and the swell dips to 3ft or less. The surf gets choppy, so you’re better off sitting this one out.

Tuesday, 1 September dawns with another glassy morning, a light 3ft SW swell, and a 12-second period. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and fun. The afternoon stays glassy too with a slight air, so there’s a whole day of small, clean waves if you’re keen on a longer session.

Wednesday, 2 September morning is glassy again, with a 3ft SSW swell, but the standout here is the 17-second period in the afternoon – that’s some serious groundswell energy, even if the size is only 2ft. The wind goes cross-onshore though, so it’s a bit of a tease.

Thursday, 3 September morning is dead calm and glassy with a 2ft, 16-second swell. Clean but small.

Friday, 4 September is where it picks back up. The morning glassy session brings a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy jumps to 973 – moderate but pushing strong. This is another top pick: clean, solid lines. The afternoon sees an onshore breeze, so get it early.

Saturday, 5 September morning is glassy again, with a 4ft SW swell and a 16-second period, energy at 934. This is the second standout – similar size and quality to Sunday morning, just a week later. The afternoon goes onshore, so it’s a morning mission.

Sunday, 6 September starts with light cross-onshore wind, and the swell is still a clean 4ft, but that breeze will put a few bumps on the face. It’s not the best, but still rideable for those who don’t mind a bit of texture.

From Monday, 7 September onward, the surf settles into a pattern of smaller, cleaner mornings with glassy conditions, but the size drops below 3ft. The energy is moderate but the quality is good for a longboard or a funboard. The highlight in this second week is Friday, 11 September morning – a 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and dead calm winds. Clean and inviting. Also worth a mention is Tuesday, 8 September morning, with a 2ft, 18-second period swell – very long lines, but small. That long period will make it a bit straight at the beach, but the point setup at Cabo Blanco (Peru) should handle it nicely.

Crowds are possible here – it says “sometimes” – so don’t expect to have it all to yourself, especially on those standout mornings.

Overall, the best bets are Sunday 30 August and Saturday 5 September mornings. Go get it.

Rusty

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