Cimaja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is your local surf report, Rusty here, and we're looking at a stretch that's got some real promise, but you've gotta pick your moments.

The big picture over the next couple of weeks is that Cimaja, a reliable reef break, is set to see a solid run of SSW to SW swell. The water's sitting at 81°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The issue is that for the first week or so, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things a bit chopped up and messy. The combined swell energy is often strong, showing there's plenty of power in the water, but the quality isn't matching the size. This means we're looking at a lot of days that are more about potential than perfection.

Right now, starting with Sunday the 6th, we've got a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period. That's a proper groundswell, which can be a bit straight for a reef, but the morning has light cross-shore winds. It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon gets windier and the score drops.

Moving through Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, the swell sticks around, but the wind stays mostly cross or cross-onshore. Tuesday morning sees a 5ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the energy is high, but the light cross-onshore wind keeps it from being clean. The afternoon jumps to 8ft, but with a 16-second period and moderate cross-shore wind, it's a beast but bumpy. Not the one for a smooth session.

The pattern continues through the rest of the first week and into the second. We see a lot of days with 6ft to 7ft SSW swell, strong energy numbers, but the wind is always a bit of a problem, either cross-on or cross. The tide conditions are also flagged as questionable, which adds another layer of difficulty.

Now, let's talk about the standout window. The real sweet spot looks to be around Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th. That's where the conditions finally align. On Saturday morning, the 19th, we've got a 8ft SW swell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 3321, and crucially, glassy conditions with a slight air. That's the kind of setup that gets the heart racing. It's a big swell, over 8ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. The reef at Cimaja will be handling that energy, and with clean, glassy conditions, the waves will be lined up and powerful. This is the standout, the one to circle on the calendar. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it has all the ingredients.

Sunday the 20th afternoon also looks good, with a 6ft SW swell and glassy conditions, but the morning has onshore wind. That afternoon session could be a good one for those who aren't looking for the biggest day.

After that, the swell starts to back off. Monday the 21st sees smaller 5ft swell and the energy drops. The wind is light cross-onshore, but the power is fading. By the afternoon, it's down to 4ft, and the wind picks up. The run is essentially over.

So, in short, don't waste your time fighting the chop in the first week. Hold out for that window around the 19th and 20th. That's where the magic is, but remember, when it's that big, it's only for the crew who know what they're doing. Keep your eyes on the sky and the charts.

Rusty.

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