El Confital Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s really going on for our stretch of coast. It’s a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, so let’s get into it.

The immediate future is a bit of a flat spell. For the next few days, we’re looking at tiny, messy waves. The energy just isn't there, and the wind is mostly working against us. You’re not missing much if you leave the board in the car. This looks like it'll be a quiet stretch until later in the week.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Sunday, the 23rd. We finally see some waist-high swell push in, around 3ft, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light offshore, so the conditions should be clean. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the first surfable option we’ve had. Keep your expectations in check, though, because it's still building.

Then Monday, the 24th, is where things start to get interesting. The swell bumps up to a solid 5ft on the morning and holds at 5ft in the afternoon, with a better period of 11-12 seconds. That’s a jump in energy. The combined energy reading is strong, hitting 750 in the morning. The wind is cross-shore, so it might be a little bumpy, but there’s definitely some power behind these waves. This is the standout of the first week, make no mistake. It’s the biggest, most powerful swell we’ve seen, and you’ll want to be out there for it.

After that, the surf backs right off again. We go back into a poor spell for several days, with tiny waves and onshore winds. The energy just dies. There’s a bit of a tease on Tuesday, September 2nd, with a clean 3ft swell and light offshore winds, but it’s not a patch on the Monday before.

Now, looking further out, the real potential is on Friday, September 4th. The finder is pointing to a clean 2ft to 3ft swell but with a nice 12-second period and light cross-offshore winds. It won't have the size of the 24th, but the longer period means better shape and more push. The combined energy is moderate, but the conditions look prime. I’d call this the best of the second week, definitely one for the dawn patrol.

Let's talk about the spot. El Confital is a heavy, expert-only wave. It's a reef and beach setup that is very consistent, but this is not a place for beginners. It gets crowded, and you need to know what you're doing. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 75.6°, which is notable.

For Monday's swell, El Confital is exposed to the north and the optimum swell is from the west. The swell is coming from the north, which isn’t ideal, but with 5ft and that period, it should still get some decent lines. Keep an eye on the wind; if it cleans up, it will be worth the paddle.

For the Friday, September 4th, option, the swell is from the northwest and that’s a good direction for this spot. The light winds will be key.

So, my call is this: if you’re an experienced surfer, make the most of Monday, the 24th. It’s the biggest and most powerful swell of the window. For the cleaner, more user-friendly conditions, the 4th of September looks incredibly promising, with better winds and a longer-period swell. The spots in between are mostly a write-off, so pick your days.

Stay stoked.

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