Campeche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

To be straight with you, the start of this outlook is a total write-off. We’re looking at a solid gap of about nine days from now through to the 23rd of July where there’s just nothing worth paddling out for at Campeche. The swell is tiny, mostly under 1 foot, and the energy is weak (22). It’s a real bummer, but it happens here.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July. We’ve got a small 2 foot swell rolling in from the SSE with a clean 10-second period and a light offshore breeze from the north. The combined energy is still low (81), but it’s surfable and the conditions will be clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.

Now, the real standout for this whole period is Sunday the 26th of July. The afternoon session is where it’s at. The swell jumps to 5 feet from the SE, with a short period of 7 seconds, but the energy is strong (413). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north, making for good surf conditions. This is a proper beach-break setup, and with that size, it’s going to be a fun one for experienced surfers. The water temperature is 61°F, which is 5° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so a good wetsuit is a must.

For you beginners, that 5-foot swell on the 26th might be pushing your limit, especially with the short period making it a bit crumbly. The morning of the 26th offers a smaller, glassy 4 foot option, but it’s a weak 5-second period (167 energy), so it’ll be fat and sloppy.

Looking further out, the morning of the 29th of July is another promising call. We’ve got a solid 3 foot SSE groundswell with a long 14-second period and strong energy (352). The wind is a light offshore from the north, so it’ll be clean. This is a point-break or reef sort of swell, but at a sandbar, it could still be fun with well-shaped, powerful waves. The long period means longer waits between sets, but it’s worth it.

Overall, the best of the bunch is the afternoon of the 26th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most energy we’ll see. The 29th is a solid backup if you’re patient.

Signing off, Rusty.

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