El Camotal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a window of surf coming up, but it’s a mixed bag so I’ll be straight with you.

The first real action kicks off Friday the 4th of September. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell hitting El Camotal, with a long period of 16 seconds and head-high plus sets around 6 ft. The combined swell energy is strong at 1532, so there’s plenty of push. The water is sitting at 68° with a big anomaly—4° warmer than usual for this time, which stands out. Unfortunately, the wind is a cross-on SSW breeze at 9 mph, making it a little choppy and bumpy. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the cleanest start.

Friday afternoon stays similar, with 6 ft and 15-second period, but the wind picks up to 12 mph and the chop gets messier. The model scores are low, so it’s a bit of a battle.

Saturday the 5th sees a slight drop to 5 ft, period still decent at 14 seconds. Morning winds are light at 6 mph, but still cross-on, so small ripples on the surface. It’s surfable but not special. The energy drops to 974, so it’s weaker. By afternoon, the wind swings to 9 mph and the rating drops to zero.

Sunday the 6th morning is the best window of the whole run. The swell eases to 4 ft, but the wind goes offshore for a few hours—light SW at 6 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The water is still warm, and the swell is from the SW with a 13-second period. It’s small, yes, but this is the time to grab a log and enjoy some smooth, lined-up waves. The energy is moderate at 674. For a beginner-friendly spot like El Camotal, this is your moment.

By Sunday afternoon, the wind turns cross-on again and the swell drops. From Monday the 7th right through to the end of the 16-day outlook, it’s a long, slow fade. Swell heights drop from 3 ft down to 1 ft. The wind is mostly cross-on, and the combined energy falls into the 100–300 range, which is weak. There are no standout days after that first week. The 19th of September morning shows a little flicker with 2 ft and light winds, but it’s marginal.

Honestly, if you can get out Sunday morning the 6th, that’s your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game through the second week. The surf gets small and the conditions are messy. For a beginner spot, you’ll still get some fun waves on the early Sunday session, but don’t expect much else.

Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon, and remember—sometimes the best wave is the one you’re on.

Rusty.

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