Costa Banderas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here.

It’s been a slow start, but there is a spark in the water.

I’m looking at Costa Banderas (Costa-Banderas) for this whole period. Water temps are way above normal for the season, sitting about 2° warmer than average. That’s a big deal for comfort.

Through the end of August, the swell is small but clean. We’re dealing with a long-period groundswell from the SW. Tuesday the 25th afternoon is nothing special: a weak 1 ft with a 16-second period and cross-off wind. Energy is low at (166). Wednesday is still tiny.

However, Thursday the 27th morning kicks off with a glassy surface, a tiny 2 ft wave, but energy climbs to (238). It’s the best of the small stuff.

The real turning point is Friday the 28th afternoon. The swell bumps up to a clean 3 ft from the SW, period holding at 17 seconds. Combined energy hits (449). And best of all? The wind goes glass. This is a killer window for a clean, long-period swell. Saturday the 29th morning is still good, with 3 ft waves and a clean cross-off.

From there we get a few smaller mornings.

Now, the meat of the forecast is Monday September 8th. We see a significant swell arrive. Tuesday the 8th afternoon is the standout: 6 ft of SW swell with a 13-second period and offshore wind from the north. The energy reading jumps to (1518). That’s a serious amount of water moving. This is for experienced surfers only.

Wednesday the 9th morning holds at 6 ft from the WSW, with a 12-second period, and side-offshore wind, keeping it clean but a little more tricky.

Since the swell direction fits the break’s preference fairly well, and this reef is consistent, it should hold decent shape. But that size means it’s strictly for the confident crew. Beginners, sit this one out.

So here’s the call: small fun surf for the next few days, and a heavy, expert-level swell to look forward to in the second week.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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