El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty grim. Things are going to be small and mostly messy for a long stretch, but there is a glimmer of hope right at the end.

Right now, on Friday the 21st, it’s just not happening. We’ve got some knee-to-waist high swell from the NW at 6 ft, but with a 12 mph cross-wind from the W and a cross-chop, it’s a write-off. The water is a notable 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but you won’t be taking advantage of that. The combined energy is moderate at best (580), but the conditions are poor.

Saturday the 22nd through to Tuesday the 26th is a dead zone. Swell drops right off, barely a ripple, with weak energy readings (down to just 5). Winds are mostly light, but with next to no swell, there’s nothing to ride. It’s a proper gap of about 5 days with absolutely no worthwhile surf.

We do get a little pulse on Thursday the 27th. The morning looks interesting for a moment: glassy conditions with zero wind and 3 ft of NW swell. The energy is still only moderate (169) and the period is short at 9 seconds, so the shape will be average. It’s described as ‘surfable’ but nothing to get excited about.

Then Friday the 28th brings a bit more size, with 6 ft NW swell and moderate energy (471), but the west-northwest wind, even though light, is cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. Not really worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s the one standout: Saturday the 29th morning at El Brusco. This is the best we’re going to see. We’ve got a solid 6 ft of NW swell, with a period of 10 seconds, and the conditions are glassy – no wind. The combined energy jumps up to a solid 626, which is strong, punchy stuff. For an advanced break like El Brusco, that’s going to offer some proper, clean lines. The swell direction matches the optimum (NW) and with clean, glassy conditions, this is the session to circle. The downside? This spot is listed as “fairly consistent” and I can see the crowds are marked as “often”, so expect company if you want a piece of it.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st drop back quickly. The morning of the 31st is glassy but the swell is only 4 ft and the energy is weak (164). After that, it’s back to tiny, small, poor surf well into the first week of September. The whole run from September 1st to the 5th is small, weak, and mostly messy, with the 5th being a total flat day with just 1 ft and zero energy.

So, to wrap it up: you’ve got a long wait, and the only real chance for a decent wave is Saturday the 29th morning. Get on it if you can.

– Rusty

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