El Anclote Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what El Anclote has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water is running at a very toasty 89° right now, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a big deal – you’re gonna want a shortie, or maybe just boardies if you’re tough enough.

The immediate forecast is pretty flat and uninspiring. We’ve got a weak, long-period groundswell rolling in from the SSW with swell heights scraping in at just 1ft and a period of 16 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak (176). Friday morning the 28th is the first chance to get wet, but the conditions are just "ordinary". There’s a risk of thunderstorms and the wind is cross-off from the NNE at 3 mph. It’s clean, but tiny.

We hit a real rough patch from Friday afternoon through the weekend. The swell bumps up a touch to 2ft, but the wind goes onshore and cross-shore, trashing the surface. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are write-offs with poor surf conditions.

Monday the 31st sees a slight improvement. Swell drops back to 2ft from the SW (13 seconds), but we get a decent offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph in the afternoon. The combined energy is still weak (132), but it’ll be clean and rideable for a log. Tuesday and Wednesday continue this trend of tiny, clean surf. The energy is low (109-186), but the offshore and glassy conditions on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning will be the best you’ll find for those small, peelable waves. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch early on.

Now, we’ve got a real highlight to look forward to. The best window in the whole outlook is Saturday the 5th of September. The swell holds at 2ft from the SW, but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds. The morning is absolutely pristine: glassy conditions, clear skies, and a combined swell energy reading of 291. This long-period groundswell will wrap nicely around the reef at El Anclote, offering clean, lined-up waves. It won't be big, but the quality will be there. The afternoon stays clean with light cross-off winds.

A second smaller highlight pops up on Thursday the 10th of September. Similar story: 2ft SSW groundswell (15 seconds) with glassy conditions in the morning and a combined energy of 307. Again, it's all about quality over size. You’ll be able to find a fun little wave to yourself, especially in the morning.

After that, the forecast gets a bit murky. The week of the 11th looks smaller and windier, with poor conditions returning on Friday.

So, the call: if you’re after the best, don’t waste your energy on the first week unless you’re desperate. Point your car at El Anclote on Saturday the 5th of September or Thursday the 10th. The glassy mornings with that long-period SW groundswell are what this spot is all about.

Rusty.

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