Club del la Playa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s chew on this. Rusty here, breaking down the next 16 days for Club del la Playa.

We’re gonna have to be patient. That first bit of Thursday morning looks like it might have something, but with a tiny 1ft swell from the SE, even with glassy wind and clean conditions, the wave energy is just too weak – only 42 (moderate energy). The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, at 55°, but the surf is poor. Friday and Saturday are a mess with strong wind and lumpy conditions, and Sunday is just as bad with short-period windswell.

The first real chance of anything decent won’t be until Tuesday, the 11th of August. We get a jump in size to 6ft from the SSE, with a long 11-second period, and the energy is up to 679 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a step up. Still, it’s only a marginal call.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Wednesday the 12th all the way through to Saturday the 16th, it’s mostly poor surf with strong onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s a big pulse of energy on Thursday the 13th, with a 6ft swell from the SSE and a very long 16-second period, hitting 1325 energy (strong), but it’s ruined by a moderate cross-onshore wind. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not for paddle surfing.

The *standout* window, and the only one I’d get excited about, is a bit far out on Monday the 17th of August. The morning looks absolute magic. We’ve got a 8ft groundswell from the E, with an 11-second period and a massive 1302 energy (strong). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NW, and it’s described as excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers. That’s the one. But, at 8ft, this is only for the experienced crew – beginners, stay out of the water. The beach-and-point setup here loves that E swell, and with clean winds, it’s going to be pumping. Just be aware, this spot can get crowded.

After that, the following Tuesday the 18th is a write-off with onshore winds, but then Wednesday the 19th of August morning brings another gem. It’s glassy, with a 6ft SSW swell, 9-second period, and 644 energy (moderate). That’s going to be very good surf, clean and fun for intermediate to advanced surfers.

The last few days fade out to poor, small conditions again.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. Hold out for Monday the 17th of August morning for the best, most powerful swell of the forecast, and then Wednesday the 19th of August morning for a clean, glassy session. Those are your two best bets.

Rusty.

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