El Anclote Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks at El Anclote. Straight up, we’re in a run of very small, weak surf. Don’t expect much power; the combined swell energy barely gets into three digits at times, and most days it’s hovering around 100 to 200 (weak to moderate energy at best). That said, if you’re a beginner or just want to get wet on a foamie, there are some clean windows worth paddling out for.

The standout morning will be Monday, September 14. We’ve got a glassy session with the wind going completely dead—just a slight air movement—and the water is about average for the time of year. It’s tiny, around 1 ft of swell from the SW with a period of 18 seconds, which is long-period groundswell. That kind of period can make the wave a little too straight at a beach setup, but El Anclote is a reef, so it should wrap in and offer some shape. It won’t be big, but it’ll be clean and user-friendly. Perfect for getting a few long, gentle rides without any hassle.

If you miss that, Sunday, September 20 morning is another glassy moment with 2 ft from the SW, 19-second period, and the combined energy reading 212. Again, very clean, very small. The long period means you’ll get some waiting time between sets, so take your time.

For the afternoons, a few sessions pop up as “surfable” but nothing to write home about. The best of those is probably Tuesday, September 15 afternoon, with 2 ft from the SSW at 16 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things tidy. It’s still small, but the consistency is there for a reef break that needs a little push.

After about September 23, the swell drops even further and the period shortens. From that point on, it’s mostly poor surf with small, weak waves and onshore or cross-shore winds. The last week of the outlook is a real slog—tiny 1 ft to 2 ft, short-period swell with poor conditions. Not worth planning a trip around.

Crowds? El Anclote can get busy sometimes, but with this size, most surfers will be sitting it out, so you might have it quiet.

All in all, if you’ve got a longboard and low expectations, the first half of the period offers a few clean, glassy windows. For the rest, you’re better off waiting for a better forecast.

Rusty.

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