El Anclote Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, but things improve nicely by the weekend. The real sweet spot runs from Saturday afternoon through to the end of next week, with the cleanest, most fun waves showing up mid-week.

First up, Saturday the 25th. The morning goes glassy with a 2ft SW swell, but the afternoon is where it’s at. You’ve got a 2ft SW swell, clean conditions with a light offshore breeze, and wave energy is building (368). That’s the kind of afternoon you want to be in the water. El Anclote is a beginner-friendly reef, but with this small, clean swell, it’ll be a blast for anyone on a longboard or a funboard.

Sunday the 26th keeps that same energy. Both sessions are clean, with the swell holding at 2ft from the SW, period around 18 seconds, and energy staying solid (355 and 361). That longer period gives the waves a bit more shape and punch, which is a treat for a swell this size. It’ll be popular though – this spot sees crowds when conditions are good, and this is about as good as it gets.

Tuesday the 28th is another one to circle. The afternoon goes glassy, with 3ft of SSW swell, period at 16 seconds, and a healthy energy reading (475). That’s a clean, fun session for the more experienced surfers, though the size is still manageable for beginners. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick suit.

The real standout is Thursday the 30th. Morning glass, 4ft of SW swell, period at 13 seconds – that’s the biggest and cleanest combo we see across the whole run. The energy is strong too (547). This is the pick of the bunch for anyone who can handle a bit more push. The shorter period means it might not be as lined up as a long-period groundswell, but the glassy wind will make it work.

After that, the surf drops off. The first week of August sees the swell shrink to knee-high or smaller, with mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. There’s a long stretch from the 1st through the 6th with no real recommendations – just small, messy leftovers. The last few days give you tiny 0.6ft to 1ft swells, clean but barely worth a paddle.

Bottom line: aim for Saturday the 25th afternoon through Thursday the 30th morning. El Anclote is your only spot in the forecast, and it’s a consistent reef that handles small SW swell well. Just know it gets crowded when it’s clean.

Rusty.

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