Club del la Playa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for any kind of proper surf. This is one of those stretches where you might be better off doing a boat maintenance or just watching the horizon. But let's walk through it.

The first real surf on offer kicks off Tuesday morning, September 8th, over at Club del la Playa. It’s a beach and point setup, and we’re looking at a small 3ft SSE swell with a 9-second period. The energy is weak at 147, and the wind is light offshore, so the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. You’d get some small, soft little waves to yourself, but crowds are possible here, so don't expect a secret spot.

Tuesday afternoon drops slightly to 2ft from the S with a light cross-off breeze. Still clean, but the energy drops a bit to 135. You could get a few rides, but it's a real knee-high to waist-high affair.

Then we hit a flat spell. Wednesday and Thursday morning are non-starters, with tiny 1ft swells and not enough push. The wind on Wednesday is offshore and light, which would be nice, but there’s just nothing to ride. Thursday afternoon gets a bit messy with a 2ft S swell and a moderate cross-shore breeze, just making it worse.

Friday the 11th is a write-off. The swell is all over the place, wind is choppy and onshore. Not worth the paddle.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting, but not for the right reasons. Saturday morning, September 12th, brings a jump in size – we’re talking 8ft to 8ft from the S/SSE. The energy jumps up to a strong 835-981. But don’t get excited. The wind is howling onshore at 19 mph, and the conditions are just poor. This is a full-on stormy mess. It’s over 8ft, so this is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, for a beach and point break, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Don't be a hero.

Sunday the 13th, the swell backs down to 5-6ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore and choppy. It’s a step down in energy but still ugly. Still not worth it.

From Monday the 14th through to the end of the forecast period, it’s a long, drawn-out flatness. There are a few pulses of energy here and there – like Monday the 14th has a 3ft SSE swell, Wednesday the 16th has a period of 25 mph winds, and Friday the 18th looks clean with a light offshore wind and a 3ft S swell. But the size just isn't there. It’s all under 3ft with very weak energy, mostly in the low hundreds or even less. It’s a grind.

There is a chance for a couple of fun, clean, small waves on the 18th and 19th of September. We see a 2-3ft S/SSE swell with an offshore breeze. It’s going to be tiny, but if you’re desperate for a foam-ball session on a longboard, that’s your window. Don't expect any power or long rides.

Overall, this is a pretty barren two weeks. The only real pulse of swell is the Saturday storm, which is a complete no-go. The rest is a whole lot of nothing. It tends not to stay poor for long, but this run is looking pretty set in its ways. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on the horizon, but for now, polish your board and wait.

Rusty.

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