El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Rusty here again, checkin' the charts for El Brusco, and I'm tellin' ya, we’ve got one heck of a dry spell to get through first. There's a big ol' gap of unrideable slop for the next couple of weeks before we see anything worth waxing up for. The first real surfable window doesn't pop up until 23 August, so don't even bother checkin' the buoys before then.

So from now until August 23rd, it's pretty much a dead zone. Tiny, wind-chopped, cross-onshore junk that'll just frustrate ya. The water’s sittin' at about 73°, a hair warmer than usual for this time of year, for what it's worth.

Alright, the first sign of hope is on the morning of Sunday, 23 August. We’ve got a small 3ft NW groundswell rollin' in with a 10-second period. The energy is weak, checkin' in at 142, but the wind is the star of the show—it’s flat-out glassy. That means clean, smooth lines at El Brusco. It's a rocky point that loves a NW swell, and since it's fairly consistent, you'll get some rides. Fair warning though, it's an advanced wave and it can get crowded, so expect to share it.

Then things get interesting on Tuesday the 25th. The morning glass is back, with a bigger 5ft NW groundswell, a 10-second period, and moderate energy of 372. The wind is dead calm, offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. This is the absolute winner of the whole outlook. That bigger swell, the clean offshore wind, and the right direction for the point—this is when you want to be out there. It's still an advanced wave at that size, and the crowds are common, so get there early. The afternoon gets a little lumpy again, so dawn patrol is the call.

You’ll see some bigger energy on the 24th and 26th, but the wind spoils it. On Monday 24th afternoon, a 5ft NW swell kicks with a period around 11 seconds and a strong energy reading of 453, but it’s cross-shore and mixed up. The same goes for the 26th—swell hangs around 4ft from the NW, but it’s rain showers and cross-onshore wind tearing it up. Not worth the paddle.

So the bottom line? Be patient. The first two weeks are a bust. But if you’re keen, hit it Sunday 23 August morning for some small, clean waves, and for the love of surfing, don't miss Tuesday 25 August morning at El Brusco—that’s your standout day: 5ft, glassy, and the classic NW groundswell. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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