El Anclote Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's happening at El Anclote.

First off, this is a beginner-friendly reef break that's super consistent. We're not looking at any kind of swell event here, it's more of a steady, small-wave situation. The water temp is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

Right from Friday the 11th, it's small. We're talking a 2ft swell out of the SW, but with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 190, but the morning is messy with a cross-shore breeze. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind, but it's still just surfable, nothing to write home about. Saturday the 12th is more of the same: a 2ft SW swell (116 energy) and clean conditions in the afternoon with a light offshore. Sunday the 13th drops off a bit, with a 1ft swell and weak energy down to 63 in the morning.

Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th sees a slight bump in energy, hovering in the 120 to 185 range, with swell heights staying between 1ft and 2ft. Winds are mostly light and cross-off or offshore, making for clean, surfable waves. It's not pumping, but it's rideable for the beginner crew.

Thursday the 17th is more of the same, with a 2ft SW swell and a gentle offshore in the afternoon. Friday the 18th is a bit of a mixed bag with a cross-onshore morning, but it cleans up nicely in the afternoon.

Now, here’s a little standout. Saturday the 19th morning, we get a 2ft SW swell with a 18-second period and 199 energy, and the wind is completely glassy. That's going to be the cleanest, most inviting the waves will look all period. The crowd factor at El Anclote is "sometimes", so you might have some company, but with conditions like that, it’s worth the paddle out.

Sunday the 20th morning is also clean, with a light offshore wind and 2ft swell (227 energy). Monday the 21st has a similar size, with 245 energy, but a cross-shore breeze in the morning spoils it a bit. Tuesday the 22nd morning is glassy again, another solid call for the loggers.

After that, it trails off. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th are still surfable but the energy is dropping. Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th are looking pretty poor with onshore winds and choppy conditions. The last entry on the 26th shows a glassy morning with a 1ft, 19-second period swell, so there might be a little window to sneak a session in.

The best on offer? That glassy Saturday morning on the 19th of September. Clean, small, and with that long-period groundswell, it'll be peeling nicely down the reef for the beginners and longboarders. The Sunday the 20th morning is a close second.

Rusty, signing off.

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