El Camotal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about El Camotal. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, exposed to the swell, and it’s consistent. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first signs of anything worth paddling out for show up on Friday the 24th of July. Before that, it’s a write-off—Tuesday through Thursday is all poor surf with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. A real flat spell early on.

Friday morning the 24th sees a bit of a lift with a 2ft swell from the SW, period a very long 21 seconds, and the wind goes onshore light. Combined energy is moderate (365). It’s marginal, but the long period means there’s some shape potential, though it’s a beach break so that long period might make it a bit straight. Friday afternoon picks up to 3ft from the SW, period 20 seconds, energy building to 552. Still marginal, but the light cross-onshore breeze keeps it small.

Saturday the 25th holds similar: 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, energy around 528 in the morning and 765 in the afternoon. Light cross-onshore winds. Still marginal, but the consistency is there.

Sunday the 26th is where things get interesting. Morning brings 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy jumps to 1158—strong energy. Wind is light cross-onshore. It’s still marginal according to the call, but that’s a lot of energy for a 3ft swell. The long period means it’ll have some punch. Afternoon drops to 3ft but the period stretches to 20 seconds, energy 984. Not the best, but the morning window is the standout.

Monday the 27th sees the swell size creep up to 4ft in the morning, SW, 18-second period, energy 1279. Still light cross-onshore. The afternoon gets choppier with 9 mph winds, but the swell hits 5ft, 16-second period, energy 1439. This is getting solid for a beginner spot—5ft is pushing into intermediate territory, but the long period and cross-onshore wind aren’t ideal.

Tuesday the 28th is the one to circle. Morning: 5ft SW, 15-second period, light cross-onshore, energy 1154. Afternoon: 6ft, same period, energy 1238. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The swell is big enough to have some push, the period is still long, and the wind is light. It’s not glassy offshore, but it’s about as clean as you’ll get here. For a beginner spot, 5–6ft is a bit much for total beginners, but it’s doable. The standout call is Tuesday morning the 28th.

Wednesday the 29th keeps it going: 6ft SW, 14-second period, morning wind goes onshore light, energy 1353. The period is dropping, but the energy is still strong. Afternoon stays similar with cross-onshore.

Thursday the 30th fades a bit: 6ft morning, 13-second period, energy 1102, but the afternoon gets choppier with 9 mph winds, energy dropping to 911.

From Friday the 31st onward, it’s a slow decline into poor conditions again. Swell drops below 4ft, energy tanks, and by Sunday the 2nd of August we’re looking at 1ft and energy in the 50s. That’s a long gap of nothing until the forecast ends.

So if you’re chasing waves, the best window is Tuesday the 28th of July, with the morning session looking the pick of the week. It’s not epic, but it’s the most promising stretch. Crowds are possible at El Camotal, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Rusty.

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