El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for El Brusco over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 72°, which is a nice little bonus.

It’s going to be a pretty quiet start, honestly. The first few days are looking grim with poor surf conditions and a lot of chop. The swell energy is moderate early on, with a combined energy of 652, but the wind is just not playing ball. Saturday morning has a 4ft NW swell with a 14-second period, but it’s cross-shore and the report says poor surf. The afternoon gets bigger to 5ft NW, but the wind swings cross-onshore, making it choppy. Sunday morning is a little cleaner with a light cross-shore and a 5ft NW swell (12-second period, 501 energy), but it’s still only a marginal call. The whole first week is really just a write-off for quality waves.

Now, here’s the first real standout. On Thursday, September 10th in the morning, we get a moment of glass. The wind goes glassy from the SSE, and we’ve got a 4ft swell from the NNW with an 11-second period (396 energy). That’s the cleanest the waves will be all week. It’s not a monster, but for a spot that’s fairly exposed to the NW, this is the window to be out there. The swell direction matches the optimum, and the light wind means it’ll be smooth. It’s an advanced wave, so it’s not for the groms, but for the crew who know the break, that Thursday morning session is the one.

The next glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, September 13th in the morning. Another glassy session, with a 4ft swell from the NNW (12-second period, 465 energy). This is very similar to the 10th, and it’s another clean option. The wind is a light offshore, so expect clean faces. Again, this is for the advanced crowd.

The truth is, the rest of the forecast is a struggle. There are a few surfable moments, like the morning of Monday the 14th with a 3ft NW swell and glassy conditions (172 energy), but it’s described as “very ordinary.” The 18th of September has a promising Friday afternoon with a glassy 3ft NNW swell (12-second period, 328 energy) and a good surf report, but that’s a long way off. The following Saturday morning, the 19th, has a clean 3ft NW swell with offshore winds (275 energy), but the afternoon gets hammered by a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, which will ruin it.

To be honest, out of this whole 16-day window, the clear standout is Thursday morning, September 10th. It’s not the biggest swell, but the glassy conditions and the right direction make it the best bet. The Sunday the 13th is a close second. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind or dealing with tiny, weak energy. The combined energy drops to two-digit figures (66, 60, 59) later in the period, which is very weak. For the crew who are patient, there are a couple of mornings worth paddling out for, but don’t expect a classic run.

Rusty, signing off.

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