El Confital Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on the horizon for El Confital. It’s a bit of a waiting game, to be honest. This stretch of water on the north coast is a world-class reef-and-beach setup, but the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit, just a lot of patience.

We’re starting from Monday, 17 August, and right away, it’s flat. Tiny little 1.6ft short-period slop from the NNW with not enough energy (combined energy of 41) to get you wet. The wind is a cross-shore breeze, and it’s just messy. That’s the story for the next week, honestly. Tuesday the 18th bumps up a bit to 3.6ft on the same NNW pulse (energy 198), but the cross-shore wind kills it – poor conditions again. Wednesday and Thursday are more of the same, just a touch bigger, with 3.6ft to 3.9ft waves and that persistent cross-shore wind. It’s frustrating because there’s some swell, but the quality just isn’t there. Friday the 21st has the biggest offering of the early week, with 4.6ft to 4.9ft, but again, cross-shore winds and poor surf conditions. This isn’t really good for anyone; over 4.9ft with bad wind just isn’t fun. It stays small and cross-shore through the weekend and into the next week. The 25th and 26th are basically flat, with nothing riding.

We hit a real lull from around the 25th to the 28th – a three or four day gap where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. On Sunday, 30 August, we get a tiny pulse of life. 2.3ft from the NNW, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. Better energy (130), but it’s only rated as "surfable but very ordinary". The 31st goes flat again.

Then, right at the very end of the window, on Tuesday, 1 September, something pops. There’s a 2ft groundswell from the NNW with a very long period (17 seconds). That’s a proper deep ocean pulse. The energy jumps to 237, and the wind goes light offshore out of the east. That is the standout. A clean, lined-up, long-period swell at an expert break like El Confital is a dream. It’s over a week away, so don’t call in sick just yet, but keep an eye on it. For the experts who know the place, this one has real potential for some beautiful, clean rides. Crowds here are often a thing, but early morning on that Tuesday could be worth it.

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