Campos at Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks at Campos at Manzanillo.

First off, the water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – so you can leave the thick rubber at home. The overall pattern is a solid run of fun, manageable swell, with a few standout mornings that are going to be pure magic. The first few days are good, but the real gems are hiding in the second week, so keep an eye on the calendar.

We kick off on Friday, July 10th with a glassy morning. Calm winds, 4ft of SSW groundswell rolling in at a long 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (801), and conditions are going to be perfect for a beginner-friendly wave. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-on breeze, so get your session in early.

Saturday, July 11th repeats the formula: another glassy morning, 4ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds, clean as a whistle. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, but on a morning like this, it’s worth the company. The afternoons go a bit scratchy, but the mornings are where it’s at.

Sunday, July 12th is a write-off in the afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms and a moderate cross-onshore wind. The morning is cleaner but still a bit textured with a cross-shore breeze.

Monday, July 13th through Tuesday, July 14th are a mixed bag. Monday morning has some cross-shore wind, but Tuesday morning (July 14th) is a beauty – glassy, 3ft of SSW swell, and the energy is still respectable (542). It’s small but clean, perfect for a longboard.

Wednesday, July 15th morning is a gem: glassy, 4ft of SE swell, and the wind is dead calm. This is a sneaky good session.

Now, let’s talk standouts.

Thursday, July 16th morning is a solid call: 5ft of S swell, clean with a cross-off breeze, and moderate energy (475). It’s not huge, but the setup is right.

Saturday, July 18th morning is another one to circle: glassy, 4ft of SSW swell, and the energy is ticking along at 561. The wind is off the land, so it’s going to be a really clean, fun wave.

But the true standout is Monday, July 20th morning. This is a cracker. 4ft of SW groundswell, a long 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1022). The wind is a light cross-off, keeping the face clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the long period will make the waves peel nicely, but it might section off a bit at the beach, so keep your wits about you. The crowds are a possibility, but this one is worth the paddle.

The second big standout is Thursday, July 23rd morning. 7ft of SW swell, 11-second period, and a glassy start. The energy is very strong (1088). This is a big, powerful wave – only for the experts. If you’re not comfortable on a 6ft+ day, sit this one out. The afternoon gets chopped, so it’s a dawny mission.

Finally, Saturday, July 25th morning is a weird one: only 2ft, but a 21-second period and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is very strong (1236) for such a small height, which means it’s going to be a super consistent, long-lined groundswell. It’s a rare, funky day that could surprise you with shape and push.

There’s a bit of a hole in the middle – Sunday, July 19th and Tuesday, July 22nd are average at best, with rain and choppy winds. But the run from July 20th to the 25th has some real quality.

Keep in mind, the long-period swells (15-21 seconds) are best suited to the points and reefs around here – the beach breaks might get a bit straight. But when it’s glassy, nothing beats it.

Rusty.

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