Cabo Blanco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Cabo Blanco. The opening window kicks off with a lovely blend of clean, glassy conditions and a consistent, moderate South-West swell. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The standout of the whole forecast is without a doubt Thursday morning, September 3rd. The ocean is looking slick with a glassy surface and a light westerly breeze. We’re looking at 3 ft of swell from the SSW with a 12-second period, which will give you some nice, rideable lines. The combined energy is solid (542), and with the wind dead calm, it’s going to be clean and inviting. A real treat to start the period.

The pattern continues into Friday morning, September 4th, with another glassy morning. The swell has bumped up a touch to 4 ft from the SW, and the period has stretched to a very long 17 seconds. This is proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is up to 926, so there’s a lot of push behind those waves. That long period will mean long waits between sets, but the shape should be excellent, especially since Cabo Blanco is exposed to this direction. This is arguably the best quality wave of the whole window.

The weekends are looking promising too. Saturday morning, September 5th, is flat calm again with a 4 ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is strong (884). Sunday morning, September 6th, is also glassy, with 4 ft of SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is still very solid (671). These mornings are the pick of the days, with the afternoons being a bit of a write-off due to onshore breezes and storm risk.

The swell level will slowly drop through the following week, but the mornings remain the key. Monday, September 7th, and Tuesday, September 8th still offer glassy starts with a good 3 ft and 2 ft of swell respectively, though the energy dips a bit.

There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of the second week, with the swell getting smaller, but the quality remains if you’re picky. The mornings of the 13th and 14th offer clean, small surf.

Then, hold on to your board. The final real standout is Thursday morning, September 17th. We’ve got a tiny 2 ft of swell, but look at that period – 24 seconds. That’s an incredibly long period groundswell. The combined energy jumps back up to 542, and the wind is a light cross-off. This is a sneaky, super clean day that will produce some beautifully shaped, if inconsistent, waves. It’s a promise for the long-range, but it’s one to watch.

Overall, get on it early in the mornings. So many glassy starts and a solid, consistent SW groundswell. The best days are the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and that long-shot on the 17th.

Rusty.

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