El Balneario Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks. I've gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty flat and uninspiring outlook for the most part.

We're looking at a long stretch of nothing much to start. From now through to around the 12th of August, the surf is basically a no-go for anything decent. The energy just isn't there, and even when we get a little bump, the conditions are poor. There's a solid two-week gap where you'd be better off doing something else until we see a flicker of life.

The only real chance to get a wet suit on is going to be right at the tail end of the period. From the 12th of August onwards, things start to look a little less hopeless.

The best bet, and really the only standout on offer, is El Balneario. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent, so even when it's small, you can usually find a wave. It's exposed to the swell, and you want the swell coming from the WSW to match it up.

Late in the window, we’re looking at tiny waves in the 2ft to 2ft range from the west. Nothing that'll get the heart racing on size, but on the 12th of August, the wind goes glassy in the morning, which is a huge positive for clean conditions. Then on the 13th and 14th of August, we get a moderate offshore breeze from the east at 16 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The combined wave energy is weak though, sitting around 57 to 51 (low energy). The swell period is short to moderate, between 7 and 9 seconds, so don't expect any real push, just small, clean waves for a longboard or a foamie.

It's consistent enough here that it tends not to stay totally dead for long, but this is a very quiet run. If you're desperate for a paddle and you're a beginner, the mornings from the 12th to the 14th are your window. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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