Carrizalillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our little corner of the coastline.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead. There’s a bit of a quiet start, but don’t let that fool you – this forecast has some absolute gems tucked in there. The standout sessions are going to be on the mornings of Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th of July, with some serious energy rolling in.

Let’s kick things off at Carrizalillo. This spot is a classic beginner-friendly setup, fairly exposed to the swell and it’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We start with a nice little pulse on Sunday morning, July 19th. It’s only 3 ft of swell from the SW, but that’s a long-period groundswell at 17 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is moderate (515). It’s a small, clean wave – perfect for a longboard or a funboard. There’s often a crowd here, so expect some company in the water. The afternoon gets a bit of an onshore breeze, so it’s worth wrapping up by lunch.

Monday morning, July 20th is similar – 4 ft of SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy. The energy picks up a touch (653). Another beautiful morning, but the same story: the afternoon gets messy.

Tuesday morning, July 21st is more of the same goodness – 4 ft, SW, 15 seconds, and glassy. This is a great little run of clean, small surf.

The swell drops off from Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th, with mornings offering only small, weak waves (energy down to 145 at one point). Not worth rushing for.

But then, Friday morning, July 24th, the energy jumps up to 881 and the swell period stretches out to 24 seconds. It’s only 3 ft, but that’s a very long period groundswell. The wind is glassy, and conditions are clean. For a morning session, this could be surprisingly fun.

Saturday morning, July 25th is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW with a 21-second period, but there’s a light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is decent (792), but it’s not the cleanest.

Now, here’s the real deal. Sunday morning, July 26th, we see 5 ft of SW swell with an 18-second period. The energy is strong (1567), and the wind is glassy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a bit much for beginners at over 5 ft, but if you’ve got the skill, this is the best morning of the run so far.

Monday morning, July 27th is even bigger. 6 ft of SW swell, 18 seconds, and glassy. The energy is very strong (2269). This is a serious swell. It’s excellent for experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets a bit of a wind shift, so get out early.

Tuesday morning, July 28th holds the size at 7 ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore. The energy is massive (2482). This is solid, challenging surf – expert territory.

Wednesday morning, July 29th is still pumping with 6 ft SSW swell, and the wind is glassy again. The energy is still very strong (1777). Afternoon looks clean too, with a glassy wind. This is another fantastic day for experienced surfers.

From Thursday, July 30th onwards, the swell starts to ease. The mornings get a bit bumpy, but the afternoon of the 30th looks clean with a cross-offshore breeze and 5 ft waves. Friday, July 31st sees a strong cross-offshore wind, but it’s a bit windy and the swell is dropping.

The first week of August sees a return to smaller, cleaner conditions. Saturday morning, August 1st is glassy with 3 ft SSW swell, and Sunday morning, August 2nd is glassy again with 4 ft from the SW. Monday morning, August 3rd rounds it out with a glassy 4 ft from the SSW. Good, clean fun for the longboard.

So, the pick of the bunch? No question: Sunday morning, July 26th and Monday morning, July 27th at Carrizalillo. Big, clean, long-period groundswell with glassy conditions. That’s the stuff.

Rusty.

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