Castelejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Castelejo. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but if you’re patient, there’s a gem or two hidden in there.

First up, we’ve got a stretch of pretty average conditions. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year – so you’ll want a thicker suit. The first few days are a write-off for anything decent. From Wednesday the 9th through to Saturday the 12th, it’s choppy, onshore, and messy. Winds are howling from the NNW at 22 mph, and the swell is short-period, weak stuff. The combined energy is low, hovering around 326 to just 76. Not worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 13th shows a glimmer of hope. The morning is still small and marginal, but by the afternoon, things turn glassy. We get a 4ft NW groundswell with a solid 13-second period, pushing the energy up to 470. It’s clean, it’s glassy, and it’s the first real chance for a wave. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so that’s good news.

Monday the 14th morning keeps the clean vibes going with a 4ft NW swell, 12-second period, and light cross-offshore winds from the ESE. Wave energy is still moderate at 427. That morning window is your best bet before the wind swings onshore in the afternoon and kills it.

Then we hit another dry spell. From Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 17th, it’s back to strong, lumpy winds and poor conditions. The swell is all over the place, but the wind is the enemy here. Friday the 18th afternoon shows a bit of improvement with a 6ft NW swell and lighter winds, but it’s still marginal.

Now, here’s where we get to the standout window. Saturday the 19th morning is a beauty. Clean waves, 5ft NW swell, and light cross-offshore winds from the ENE. The energy is solid at 496. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and fun. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, so early is your friend.

But the real highlight comes on Sunday the 20th in the afternoon. This is a classic. We’ve got a 2ft swell, but it’s a very long-period groundswell from the NW at 19 seconds. That generates a massive 506 energy reading. The wind is offshore from the SE at 16 mph, keeping it clean and lined up. For a beach-and-reef setup like Castelejo, a long-period swell like this can be a bit straight, but with offshore wind, it’ll be epic. This is the pick of the whole forecast.

Moving into Monday the 21st, the swell jumps up to 7ft from the NW with a 14-second period. The energy is pumping at 1851. That’s a big, powerful swell. The morning is clean but marginal, but the afternoon is excellent for experienced surfers. Winds are light and cross-offshore. This is for the crew who know what they’re doing – beginners, stay out of the way.

Tuesday the 22nd is still firing, with 6ft to 5ft NW swells, good energy (980 and 582), and clean conditions all day. Offshore and cross-offshore winds keep the surface smooth. A solid couple of days.

After that, the swell drops off through Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th. Thursday morning is glassy but tiny, with only 1ft of swell. The energy is weak at 52. It’s a paddle, not a surf.

The standout days: Sunday the 20th afternoon for the classic, clean, long-period lines, and Monday the 21st afternoon for the big, powerful, expert-only waves. Don’t sleep on Saturday the 19th morning for a clean, fun session either.

Keep it salty.

Rusty

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