Club del la Playa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. The first few days at Club del la Playa are small and weak, with a combined swell energy of only 72 (weak) on Wednesday morning, and it doesn’t really get going from there. Wednesday afternoon drops to 56, and Thursday is flat with barely any energy. The water temperature is sitting at 55°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water’s got a bit of extra comfort but the waves are lacking.

Friday the 7th sees a big jump in size – 10 ft from the south – but it’s blowing 25 mph cross-on from the SW, so it’s a total mess. That’s a combined energy of 1827 (strong), but the wind is just ruining it. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than paddle surfing. Saturday morning improves a bit: 4 ft from the SSE with a light cross-off breeze from the NW, and the swell energy is 288 (moderate). It’s clean, but still small and not enough to get excited about.

Sunday through Tuesday of the first week are all poor – the wind is either cross or onshore, the swell is short period (6 to 8 seconds), and the energy stays moderate. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday morning, August 13th – that’s the standout. We’ve got 5 ft from the SSE, with a nice long period of 14 seconds, and the swell energy is 747 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the east, keeping it clean. That’s a proper groundswell with good shape, and the long period means longer waits between sets but better waves. The break is a beach and point setup, so it should handle that swell direction well. It’s the best on offer across the whole forecast.

Friday morning the 14th is also worth a mention: 4 ft from the SSE, period 11 seconds, and the wind is glassy – light and variable from the NNE. That’s a rare treat. The energy is 426 (moderate). It’s going to be clean and fun for an intermediate.

Saturday morning the 15th keeps the run going: 5 ft from the SE with a 12-second period, light cross-off breeze from the ENE, and a combined energy of 772 (moderate). Clean again.

After that, it all falls apart. From Sunday the 16th onward, the swell drops off, the wind gets strong and messy, and the energy craters. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are blown out by strong winds (22 to 28 mph), and the swell is small and poor. The final few days of the forecast are flat with barely any energy (as low as 2 on the 20th). The gap between the last bit of worthwhile surf on the 15th and the end of the forecast is about five days of nothing.

So, bottom line: the first week is mostly a write-off, but Thursday the 13th, Friday the 14th, and Saturday the 15th are your best bets. The standout is Thursday morning – clean, solid groundswell, and the right wind. If you can get out then, do it. Crowds are possible, but with conditions like this, it’s worth the company.

Rusty.

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