Carrizalillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. This is a special one for us here at Carrizalillo. We’ve got a solid run of waves coming over the next couple of weeks, but it’s all about timing.

The water’s sitting at a warm 87°, which is a touch warmer than the usual for this time of year – feels like a bath, but in a good way.

The window opens up on Thursday the 27th of August. The morning session is the go, with a glassy 2ft SW swell. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. It’s small, but the combined energy (418) is moderate for the size, and with zero wind, you’ll find some clean, lined-up little runners. The afternoon turns onshore, so get it early.

Things really start to build into a beautiful run. Friday the 28th of August morning is a standout with a clean 3ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and glassy conditions. The energy jumps to 740, and it’s going to be very good. Saturday the 29th of August morning is where it gets serious for the experienced crew. You’re looking at 6ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, glassy with a slight air, and the energy is pumping at 1528. This is excellent, but it’s getting big enough that it’s for the advanced guys only. The mornings are the ticket; the afternoons all get a bit onshore and messy.

There’s a bit of a lull through the start of the week, but the mornings remain the cleanest windows. The consistency is fairly consistent, so you’ll find a wave.

The next big highlight is a serious one. On Friday the 4th of September, the morning is looking absolutely pumping. A 6ft SW swell with a 17-second period, glassy calm, and the energy is a massive 1863. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and with the wind dead calm, it’s going to be a proper session. The following morning, Saturday the 5th of September, is nearly as good with a 6ft SSW swell and glassy conditions.

The second week tapers off a bit, but there are still windows. The mornings of the 7th, 8th, and 9th of September all offer clean, glassy conditions, with the 9th of September morning seeing a nice 5ft SW swell and strong energy (1134). Then, on Thursday the 10th of September morning, we get another excellent pulse for the experienced crew: 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is 1542, and it’s a ripper.

Overall, the best bets are the mornings of August 28th and 29th, and the clear standouts are the mornings of September 4th and 5th. Just remember, the afternoons are mostly a write-off with the onshore, so plan your sessions around the dawn patrol.

Rusty.

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