El Camotal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the forecast for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We've got a long, quiet stretch ahead, so patience is the name of the game.

Looking at the whole picture, it's a slow start with nothing rideable for the first few days. The first real chance to get wet doesn't show up until Sunday the 5th of July, and even then, it's a mixed bag. The clearest window you'll find is Monday the 6th of July in the morning. That's your standout.

Your go-to spot, El Camotal, is a consistent beginner-friendly wave with an optimum swell direction from the northwest. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild to report there.

So, the run-down:

Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of July – forget it. Nada. Zero energy. A flat start.

Sunday 5th of July – We finally see a pulse. Morning brings a 3 ft swell from the southwest, but that cross-on wind from the southwest at 3 mph is putting a chop on it. The combined energy is moderate (640), and it's a long-period groundswell at 20 seconds, which is good for shape but means longer waits. It's a marginal call at best. The afternoon jumps to 4 ft from the same direction but with stronger cross-onshore wind, making it messy.

Monday 6th of July – Here's your best shot. Monday morning sees a 5 ft southwest swell, pushing combined energy to a strong 1518. That's a bit punchy for beginners, but for the rest of us, it could be fun. The cross-on wind from the southwest is lighter at 6 mph, keeping the ripples small. The swell period is 18 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell with good shape. It's still a marginal call due to tide or conditions, but this is the pick of the period. The afternoon drops off a cliff though – a tiny 0.3 ft from the northwest with no energy (6).

Tuesday 7th of July to Saturday 18th of July – After that brief tease, it's back to the desert. Days and days of flat or near-flat conditions. We're talking about a gap of nearly two weeks with no real surf. There's a tiny 1 ft from the southwest on Saturday the 11th, but with 23 energy and cross-on wind, it's not worth paddling out for. There's a moment of glass on Friday the 10th of July in the morning, but with just 0.3 ft and 4 energy, it's just a rippled mirror.

Honestly, for this stretch, if you've got a kite, that Monday 6th of July morning might be the only time the wind and swell line up for anything interesting for paddle surfing. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.

Stay patient, the forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

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