Club del la Playa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s be straight with you – this run of surf at Club del la Playa is a tough one to call. The first week is a write-off, plain and simple. We’re looking at a solid gap of nothing from Tuesday, July 28th, all the way through to the end of the week. Tiny, weak swell, mostly cross or onshore wind, and the wave energy is practically non-existent. The only faint glimmer comes on Friday afternoon, July 31st, when a bit of offshore wind cleans up a small 4ft swell from the east. The energy is still low (163), and the period is short, so it’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. You’d be scratching for scraps.

The real story starts to shift as we get into the second week, but it’s still a mixed bag. Monday, August 3rd, sees a jump in energy (203) with a clean, cross-off wind from the ENE, but the swell is still only 3ft to 3ft from the SSE. It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s the best of a bad lot early on. Wednesday, August 5th, is worth a mention – the afternoon has a gentle offshore from the north, with 4ft surf from the SE and a clean face. The energy is moderate (194). It’s surfable, but it’s not a standout.

Now, if you’re patient, there’s one moment that shines. Look to the morning of Friday, August 7th. The wind goes light offshore from the north, and the swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW. The energy is solid (272). The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," and for this spot, that’s the best call we’ve got. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 54°, which is nice for this time of year. It’s a gentle offshore, so the waves should be clean. The crowd at Club del la Playa can be present sometimes, but with this being a consistent beach and point setup, it’s worth the paddle. The swell direction from the SSW is a little off the optimum S, but it’s still a decent angle.

After that, it gets messy again. The long-range window from August 8th onwards has some serious energy building – up to 680 by Monday, August 10th – but the wind is consistently onshore or cross, and the conditions are poor. That big 5ft+ swell on August 10th and 11th is only for experts, and with the wind howling, it’s going to be a washing machine. There’s a promising but less certain call on August 11th afternoon with a cross-shore and a long 14-second period, but the wind is moderate and the energy is still high (562), so it’s a gamble. Honestly, the only day I’d pencil in is the morning of August 7th. After that, it’s not looking good.

Rusty.

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