Castelejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same story in feet and miles.

Honestly, I’ve gotta say it straight – this 16-day window is a tough one for Castelejo. The surf's on the small side and the wind is just not playing ball. We’re talking about a stretch that starts Friday the 31st of July and runs through to Saturday the 15th of August, and every single session is flagged as poor conditions. There is no standout, no hidden gem in this run. The wind is mostly a cross-onshore or onshore affair, with a fresh breeze, and that’s keeping the ocean lumpy and choppy. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the period is short, so there’s no real push.

The first week, from the 31st right through to the 6th of August, is a write-off. We’re looking at weak wave energy, values like 54 and 62, with a brief bump to 147 on the 1st, but it’s still a poor 2 ft from the west. The water is feeling much colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 66°F with a -4°F anomaly, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you’re mad enough to go for a paddle.

There’s a slight pulse in the second week, around the 8th and 9th of August, where the combined energy climbs to 221 and 190, with swell heights reaching 4 ft to 5 ft. But the wind is still cross-onshore from the NNW at 19 to 22 mph, and the period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s just messy, lumpy, and not worth the fight. The swell direction is NW, which is a good match for the break’s optimum, but the wind ruins it.

From the 11th to the 15th, the energy stays moderate to strong (234 to 297), but again, the wind is relentless. The 13th of August shows a 5 ft swell from the NW with 297 energy, but with a strong breeze onshore, you’d be better off watching from the cliffs.

Bottom line: don’t bother. This is a solid 16-day gap with no decent surf. The breaks are very consistent here, so it’s unusual to have such a blank run, but forecasts can change. For now, leave the board at home.

Rusty.

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