El Caño de la Culata Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days at El Caño de la Culata is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any surf to speak of. The first wave worth mentioning doesn’t show up until the morning of Monday, August 3rd, and even then it’s small. That’s a solid gap of over a week from the start of the forecast with nothing but flat, clean conditions.

Let’s run through it. From Wednesday, July 22nd, right through to Sunday, August 2nd, it’s pretty much a ghost town. The winds are mostly cross-off or cross-on, and the swell is either absent or tiny. Combined wave energy is practically zero (0 to 15), and the swell heights are barely a ripple. The wind state is often “moderate breeze” or stronger, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” across the board. A few mornings are glassy or clean, but there’s just no push to ride.

We finally get a little pulse on Monday, August 3rd. The morning is a standout, but only because it’s the best of a bad bunch. The wind is glassy – a rare treat – and the swell is coming from the WNW at 2 ft, with a period of 4 seconds. That’s a short, weak windswell, but it’s clean. The combined energy is only 8, so don’t expect much power. You’ll be on a longboard or a foamie, having a gentle paddle. The afternoon is a bit bigger at 2 ft from the WSW, but the wind swings onshore, making it messy.

The following morning, Tuesday, August 4th, is glassy again, but flat as a pancake. The only other tiny blip is on the morning of Wednesday, August 5th, with a 0.7 ft swell from the WSW at 7 seconds. That’s a bit longer period, but still tiny, and the combined energy is only 5. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but you’re barely getting a ride.

Because this break is sheltered and fairly consistent in its flatness, a blank run like this is more normal for the area. There’s no big swell on the horizon, and the wind is frequently up. Honestly, given the small, weak swell and the cross-onshore winds in the afternoons, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no major surprises there.

If you’re desperate, the morning of August 3rd is your best bet. It’s the only window with glassy conditions and a rideable wave. But keep your expectations low – it’s a beginner-friendly, clean micro-swell.

Rusty.

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