Costa Banderas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's happening at Costa Banderas. The next two weeks are looking pretty sleepy, so don't expect any bombs. We’ve got a long stretch of small, nothing-special waves, with a couple of brief moments where it might clean up for a fun little session.

The water is warm, really warm. It's about 3° above the norm for this time of year, sitting at 31°. That's pretty unusual, so you'll be comfortable in boardies or a spring suit, no question.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Saturday morning, July 5th. It’s not going to be big, but we’ve got a 2-foot SSW groundswell with a 14-second period pushing in. The energy is building to a moderate 258, and the wind is glassy. That’s a recipe for clean, small surf. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Then, Monday morning, July 6th, is your best bet. The swell is still a modest 2 feet from the SSW, but the period is a nice 16 seconds, and the energy is in the moderate range at 374. The wind is glassy from the ESE. It’ll be clean, and the conditions are labeled as “good.” This is the pick of the run. For a reef break like Costa Banderas, that long period groundswell will likely wrap in nicely.

After that, we have a long stretch of small, weak waves. Throughout the rest of the first week and into the second, we’re looking at waves between 1 feet and 2 feet. The energy dips below 200 for a lot of it. The wind is a mix, but it’s often clean or glassy in the mornings. However, the swell is just too small and inconsistent to get excited about. There’s a bit of a gap from around July 12th through the 18th where the surf is really marginal.

Hang in there. The outlook improves a little towards the end of the run. On Sunday morning, July 19th, we see a shift. The swell direction goes to the WNW, with a 1-foot swell and a 17-second period. The energy jumps back up to a moderate 319. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NE. It’s not going to be big, but it’s the most promising thing we’ve seen in a while. It’s a promising but less certain long-range call.

So, if you’re itching to paddle out, your best windows are the mornings of July 6th and maybe July 19th. It’s all small and clean, so bring your longboard and enjoy the warm water. The rest of the time, it’s going to be a flat spell.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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