Celestino Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a bit of a flat spell for us. We've got a solid run of small, clean-topped waves startin' around Wednesday the 12th, but it's nothing to write home about. The energy is there, but it's all a bit messy with the wind. Things just don't really come together for a proper session until the very end of the window.

The only real spot on the map is Celestino, a point break that's consistent but needs a good SW swell. Water temps are about average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises there.

Wednesday morning, the 12th, kicks it off with a small 3ft SSW groundswell that's got some serious length to it, like 16 seconds. You can feel that energy in the water (465), but the wind is messin' with it, coming cross-on from the West. That light wind ripple is gonna bump up the surface, so it's not the cleanest. The afternoon gets a touch bigger at 3ft, but that cross-on wind picks up a bit, making it even worse.

Thursday the 13th is a little better in the morning. We get a clean 3ft SSW swell, and the wind is blowing straight offshore from the SW. That's the best wind direction for this spot, and it'll be glassy. The energy is moderate (534). The afternoon goes back to that cross-on mess, though.

Friday the 14th has a bit more punch, with the swell building to 4ft in the afternoon and a super long 18-second period. That's a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps up to 1277. But that West cross-on wind is still there, just ruining what could be a great wave. The morning is similar, just smaller.

Saturday the 15th is the same story: 4ft SSW swell, great long period, but that darn cross-on wind. The afternoon gets a bit more breeze, turning it choppy. Not good.

Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are a bit of a letdown. The swell drops back to 3ft and 3ft, and the wind is still cross-on or straight onshore, making the surf poor. Monday afternoon is a write-off.

The whole second week, from the 18th through to the 27th, is a real struggle. The swell stays tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wind just won't cooperate. We get a few mornings with offshore winds, like the 18th, 21st, and 24th, but the swell is so small and the energy is weak (300-400 range). The water is just full of small wind ripples and chop. It's the kind of stretch where you're better off tuning up your gear.

The standout here, if you can call it that, is Thursday morning, August 13th. It's the only time you get a clean, offshore wind (SW) on a consistent point break. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW, but it's a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds, so you'll get some nice, lined-up waves. It's not big, but it will be clean. Because it's a point break, that long period will wrap in nicely. It's a session for a log or a mid-length, not a shortboard. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have a few friends out.

To be honest, if you're not a dedicated soul looking for a clean, small wave, the whole 16-day window is pretty flat. Most of the time the wind is cross-on, which makes the point just feel messy. It's more of a kite-surfing setup when the wind picks up, than a paddler's paradise.

Stay patient, and check back in a week. The long-range on the 27th looks like it might have a pulse, but it's too far out to trust.

Rusty.

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