El Camotal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table.

First off, straight up, things are quiet. Real quiet. We’re looking at El Camotal, and for the first week or so, it’s pretty much a bust. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal, about 69°F, which is a bit unusual for this time of the year, but it’s not going to help the waves.

The first tiny flicker of something comes on the morning of Wednesday, July 8th. A 4ft swell from the SW, with a 15-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, which means it’ll have some push but it’s coming in with a light cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 668. The wind’s not ideal, and the conditions are marginal at best due to questionable tide. Because it’s a consistent spot, you might snag a ride, but it’ll be work.

After that, it’s back to flat or near-flat junk through to the morning of Tuesday, July 14th, when we see a 1ft, 16-second swell from the SW in the afternoon. Combined energy is only 89 – weak. Still cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out.

Honestly, the only window that catches my eye is much later. On the morning of Sunday, July 19th, we get a 6ft swell from the SW, 13-second period. Combined energy hits 1185 – that’s strong. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which will mess with the face a bit. That’s a big wave for this spot, over 5ft, so it’s getting into expert territory and you’ll need to know what you’re doing. It’s a consistent break, and crowds are sometimes a factor, so expect company if it cleans up. That’s the standout, but it’s a long way out – forecast could wobble.

There’s also Monday, July 20th morning, with a 4ft, 12-second SW swell, energy at 528, and offshore wind from the SW. Cleaner than anything else, but it’s not quite as big or powerful as the Sunday before. A solid back-up option.

Other than that, the rest of the 16 days is filled with tiny dribbles and cross-onshore wind. Be patient.

Rusty, signing off.

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