Club del la Playa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got at Club del la Playa for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, Tuesday morning the 14th of July is the one to get excited about. The swell is a clean 4ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the north at 6 mph. That’s going to leave the faces glassy and smooth. The combined energy is moderate at 216, so there’s enough power for a proper session. This is the standout early on.

After that, it gets pretty average. Tuesday afternoon drops to 3ft, still clean but the energy fades to 141. From Wednesday the 15th through Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at small, weak surf – mostly around 2ft to 3ft – with periods under 10 seconds. The wind stays favorable, mostly offshore or cross-off, so conditions are clean, but there’s no real punch. Count on a gap of a few days where it’s not really worth suiting up.

Monday the 20th of July sees a bump to 5ft from the SSE with an 8-second period and moderate energy at 269, but the wind turns onshore from the east and it gets messy. It’s a beach and point setup, but with that short, lumpy swell and cross-wind, it’s looking more like a kite surfing day than a paddle session. Not for us.

Tuesday the 21st is a total loss. Strong westerly winds at 25 mph, messy cross-chop, and waves that are just ugly. Wednesday the 22nd stays poor with onshore winds and that 5ft SW swell with a short 6-second period – no good.

Now, there’s a bit of hope further out. Thursday morning the 23rd of July brings 4ft from the south with an 8-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate at 233, and the waves are clean. It’s not huge, but it’s rideable. Then Saturday the 25th of July has some size building – 6ft from the east with a 10-second period and strong energy at 564, but the wind is cross-shore, so expect some chop. Still, worth checking.

The real standout in the second week, though, is Sunday morning the 26th of July. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the ESE with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the north at 12 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is strong at 568. This is the best of the whole run – good size, clean conditions, and plenty of grunt for a ripping session. Just keep in mind, at over 5ft, it might be a bit much for beginners.

After that, Monday the 27th turns poor again with onshore garbage, and the rest of the week teases a bit more size but with bad wind or cross-chop. Wednesday the 29th of July offers a final chance with 4ft from the east, a 10-second period, and a clean offshore breeze – moderate energy at 318.

Water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing special.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 14th is your best early call for clean, fun waves, and Sunday the 26th is the long-range standout if you’re patient. The rest is mostly flat or messy.

Rusty.

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