Club del la Playa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Truth be told, we’re in for a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Saturday morning, the 25th of July, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at small, weak energy from a South swell, with the combined energy only hitting 137 (moderate). The waves are going to be tiny, around 2 ft, but the wind is glassy out of the East at 3 mph, so it’ll be clean. The water temp is sitting at 53°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year, so not a shock to the system. The break is Club del la Playa, a beach and point setup. It’s a consistent spot, but with this swell, it’s really just a paddle around.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are even smaller, with the swell dropping to 1 ft and 2 ft. The energy is weak, dipping into the double digits. A few windows of glassy or clean conditions, but the waves just aren’t there. You’d be better off staying on the sand.

There’s a bit of a bump mid-week, but the wind is going to ruin it. On Wednesday the 29th, the swell picks up to 3 ft – 4 ft from the SSE and S, but it’s coming with a short, weak period of 6-8 seconds and onshore wind. The energy jumps to 215 (moderate) on the afternoon, but it’s choppy and messy. Not worth the hassle.

Thursday the 30th of July is probably the most interesting day in the first week. The morning shows a 5 ft SSE swell with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy hits 690 (moderate-strong). The wind is light and onshore, but the models are calling it a marginal call. If the wind plays ball, those longer period waves could have a bit of shape, but you’d be gambling.

The second week doesn’t offer much hope. The 1st of August has a 6 ft SE swell, but it’s cross-on and choppy with a short period, making it look more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle session. The 3rd of August has a 7 ft swell from the East, which is too big for beginners and the wind is cross-off, so the waves will be clean, but the period is only 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit soft and lumpy. The energy is 555 (moderate-strong), but the quality isn’t there.

The second week is a real struggle. A few days offer clean, cross-off conditions, but the swell is too small or too weak to make it worthwhile. The best I can say is the morning of the 6th of August brings a gentle offshore wind from the NNW and a 3 ft E swell, but the energy is weak at 100.

To be perfectly honest, there isn’t a true standout in this 16-day window. The best on offer is probably the Thursday morning, the 30th of July, at Club del la Playa. It’s got the most size and energy, but it’s a gamble with the onshore wind. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your best bet. For everyone else, keep the board in the car and wait for the forecasts to change.

Rusty.

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