El Canal (Rio de Bayamon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s comin’ for this stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. The only spot on the radar is El Canal (Rio de Bayamon), and it’s a river mouth setup that rarely breaks. The whole 16-day window is a struggle. We’re lookin’ at a long, dry gap from August 6th all the way through August 16th with nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. The swell is weak, the wind is mostly a cross or cross-off breeze that’s keepin’ things clean but the waves just don’t have any juice.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no shock there.

From August 6th to the 16th, the swell is tiny, hangin’ around 1 ft to 4 ft, and the period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, choppy, close-out energy. The combined energy sits in the low to moderate range (25 to 398), but it’s all paired with poor surf conditions. The wind is a steady 12 to 22 mph from the east or east-northeast, keepin’ things clean but not makin’ the waves any better. It’s a tough watch.

Now, there’s a little flicker of life on August 17th (Monday). The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 557–604. That’s moderate energy, and the wind swings light to moderate from the ESE, stayin’ cross-off and clean. It’s only a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got. The waves might have a bit more shape, but this spot is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so don’t count on a classic session. It’s a “maybe” kind of day.

After that, the swell drops back down to 4 ft to 5 ft from August 18th to 21st, with period droppin’ to 7–8 seconds and energy fadin’. The wind stays cross-off and clean, but the surf is back to poor. Crowds are a possibility here if it ever does break, but with this run, you’ll likely have the place to yourself.

So, the standout? If you’re desperate, August 17th is your only real shot. It’s not a day to get excited about, but it’s the one window where the numbers don’t look completely sad. For beginners, the 6 ft might be a bit much, but for the rest of us, it’s the only game in town.

Stay patient, folks. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a quiet spell.

Rusty.

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