Club Med Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Club Med.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for waves. We’ve got a long stretch of almost nothing on the cards. The first recommendation doesn’t roll in until the 18th of August, so we’re looking at a solid two-week gap of flat, poor, or just plain messy conditions. From the 4th right through to the 17th, it’s a write-off – small swell, cross-shore breezes, and choppy water. A few mornings might look clean from the wind, but the wave heights are tiny, around 1.0ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak (combined energy rarely breaks 100). Not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 18th of August. On the Tuesday afternoon, Club Med starts to wake up. We’ve got a 2ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper energy for a reef break, and the combined energy jumps to 257 (moderate). The wind turns light and cross-offshore from the NW, keeping the surface clean. With a period that long, expect smooth, well-shaped waves, but the sets will be a bit spaced out. It’s a reef here, so those long period swells will wrap in nicely. The water is sitting at 84°F – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit if you wear one.

The standout, though, is the Wednesday morning of the 19th of August. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. Swell ticks up to 3ft, still from the SSW, with that same long 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to 403 (strong). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNW – glassy, clean conditions. The break is rated for advanced surfers, which makes sense because 3ft on a reef with that much energy can pack a punch. Crowds are possible, so get there early. This is the one to point your board at.

The Wednesday afternoon fades a little – still the same 3ft swell, but the wind goes cross-shore and the rating drops. It’s still surfable, but the morning is the clear winner.

So, bottom line: save your energy for the 18th and 19th. The first week and a half is a total dud, but that midweek window at the end looks sweet. Keep an eye on it, but for now, that’s the call.

Rusty.

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