Cabo Blanco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into the forecast for Cabo Blanco.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s a slow burner at first. The water is sitting at 87°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be feeling that tropical bathwater.

The first real action worth paddling for is Monday morning, August 17th. We’ve got a glassy, clean 3ft of southwest groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (390), and with the wind completely calm, the surface will be like a mirror. It’s a small, clean start to the week.

The glassy conditions continue through Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning, with the swell holding around 2ft to 3ft. The wind switches to a light offshore from the ESE, keeping things clean. The best sessions will definitely be the mornings.

Thursday the 20th is a standout. Morning glass and a bump in size to 3ft from the SSW, but the period drops to 10 seconds. Still, with zero wind, it’s a fine window for some fun little waves.

But the absolute best of the first week is Friday morning, August 21st. We’re looking at a clean 5ft of SSW swell, and the wind is dead calm, glassy as can be. The energy is starting to build (493), and it’s going to be just beautiful out there. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, the swell drops back a bit over the weekend and into the following week, with the mornings staying clean and glassy. The size hangs around 2ft to 3ft, but the energy is moderate. It’s still a good time to be out, just not as punchy.

Now, looking ahead to the second week, there’s a promising pulse on the horizon. Saturday morning, August 29th, we see a jump in energy (836) with a 3ft SW groundswell. Glassy conditions again. That’s a promising sign.

Then Sunday, August 30th morning is the real standout of the whole forecast. The combined energy is pumping at 1176, with a solid 5ft of SW groundswell and a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell that will wrap in beautifully. With the wind glassy, this is a session for experienced surfers. It’s going to be a big, clean, powerful day. That’s your best bet for the whole 16 days.

That energy carries into Monday the 31st and Tuesday, September 1st mornings, with clean 5ft and 3ft swells but slightly less energy. Still very good, but the Sunday morning is the one.

So, keep your eyes on the mornings, especially Friday the 21st for the cleanest combo of size and glass, and Sunday the 30th for the big, powerful groundswell. This is a great run for Cabo Blanco.

Rusty out.

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