El Balneario Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a quiet stretch for the region. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Wednesday, July 30th, and even then, it’s a real slow burn. We’re looking at a long gap of several days with no real recommendations before that, and then it’s a patience game all the way through.

The Overall Pattern

Mate, it’s flat. We’ve got a run of tiny, weak swell with poor surf conditions dominating the outlook. The combined wave energy is mostly in the double digits – weak, feeble stuff. The wind is often onshore or strong, which is a real killer. There’s a small window of hope on the weekend of August 1st and 2nd, but it’s fleeting. After that, it’s a grind of onshore winds and small, messy waves until the very end of the forecast.

The Only Real Standout Window

The best on offer is a short window around Saturday, August 1st afternoon. Head to El Balneario. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent. We’ll see a tiny 2ft swell from the west (9-second period) with moderate offshore winds from the east. The combined energy is a weak 43, so don’t expect much push, but it'll be clean. The wind will be a moderate offshore breeze, which is a major positive to keep the surface glassy. Just be aware that crowds are possible at this spot.

On Sunday morning, August 2nd, it gets even smaller – 2ft from the west again – but the wind shifts to a light cross-onshore from the WNW, making it a bit bumpy. The energy is 39. It’s surfable, but it’s not the clean, easy option of the day before.

The Rest of the Run

From Monday, August 3rd, right through to the end of the forecast on Thursday, August 13th, it’s a real struggle. We’re looking at persistent onshore winds from the west to west-southwest, with swell heights barely scraping 3ft. The combined energy never gets out of the weak double-digits. The waves are going to be chopped up and frustrating. There’s a brief period around August 10th and 11th where the wind swings to a strong offshore from the east, but the swell is still tiny (2ft to 2ft) and the wind is so strong (18 to 28 mph) that it’ll be a battle to paddle into the small, weak lumps. It’s clean, but it’s hard work for almost no reward.

The Final Word

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle on a longboard, the Saturday afternoon window is your best bet. For the rest of it, you’re better off doing something else. The conditions just aren’t there for anything good.

Rusty.

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