El Confital Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.

Truth be told, we’re looking at a pretty bleak run over the next sixteen days. The swell just isn’t showing up with any real energy, and what little we do get is being messed up by the wind. The first proper surf window is on Friday, July 31st, but honestly, it’s not something to get excited about.

We’ll start the period at El Confital – a beach and reef setup that’s strictly for experts. The water temp is sitting at 74°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first few days are a write-off. On Friday morning, we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the north with a period of 11 seconds, but the combined energy is a weak 30, and the conditions are just poor. The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, which keeps things looking clean, but there’s simply no push.

Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, are more of the same. Swell bumps up to 2ft on Saturday, but that energy is still feeble (79), and the wind shifts to a cross-shore, bringing in a bit of chop. By Sunday, the swell drops back to 1ft, and the wind goes cross-on, making it choppy and messy. Not a single wave worth paddling for.

We’ve got a long gap here. From July 31st right through to August 15th, every single session is flagged as "poor surf conditions." There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. The swell never climbs above 2ft, and the combined energy rarely gets past the 50s. The wind is a constant issue – mostly cross-shore breezes from the north or north-northwest, with speeds between 9 and 16 mph. The odd cross-off shows up on August 4th, 7th, and 15th, but with almost no swell to work with, it’s a frustrating tease.

The best you can say is that on August 11th, we see a tiny bump to 2ft with a period of 10 seconds from the northwest, and the energy reaches 53. But it’s still cross-shore winds and a "poor surf conditions" tag. Not a single session breaks the mould.

So, what’s the verdict? There’s no real highlight here. The entire sixteen-day window is flat and uninspiring. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might get a few ankle-biters on August 11th or 12th, but don’t hold your breath. The setup at El Confital is typically exposed and can handle a good swell, but this forecast just isn’t delivering. It’s a classic case of "better luck next time."

Rusty.

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