EL Chalet (Alcala) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the stretch ahead.

We’ve got a long window here, and honestly, for the first week or so, it’s pretty tame. We’re looking at a lot of days with surf in the 3ft to 5ft range, which is rideable but nothing to write home about. The energy is weak, mostly sitting in the low to mid 100s and 200s (like 140-240 range). The wind is mostly light and offshore, which is a big plus. We're seeing that clean, lined-up stuff for a lot of the mornings and afternoons. The water temp is sitting just about average for this time of year, so you won't need a full winter suit or anything crazy, just your usual.

Right off the bat, Tuesday and Wednesday the 18th and 19th are glassy but small. Waves are around 3ft, short period, and the energy is weak. It’s the kind of day you might get a few fun ones on a longboard if you're keen, but you won't be scrambling to get in the water.

Heading into the weekend, the 22nd and 23rd, the swell pushes up a touch to 4ft and 5ft with a period of 7 seconds. The wind stays helpful—offshore on Saturday morning, cross-off in the afternoons. The energy picks up to around 200-214, which is a bit better. Still not big, but it’s clean, and the break (El Chalet (Alcala)) is fairly consistent. It’s a reef break, so the short period isn’t ideal, and it’s exposed to the N/NNE swell. It’ll be a bit peaky, but it might be the best of a pretty average bunch this week.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Around Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th, we see a bit more push. Swell heights get up to 5ft and 5ft, with the offshore wind staying light. The energy climbs to 240 then 262, which is the most we’ve seen so far. This is looking like the first real standout of the period. It’s not huge, but it’s cleaner and has a touch more push to it. The period is still short though, around 8 seconds, so it might be a bit crumbly, but the consistent offshore wind will help keep it tidy.

The real standout, though, if you can wait, is at the end of the month. Check out Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th. The swell is up to 5ft with a period of 7-8 seconds. The energy jumps significantly to 280 on Friday afternoon and then up to 329 on Saturday morning. This is the strongest signal in the whole outlook. The wind is offshore and light, which is going to make for some proper clean surf. This is the one to circle. It's still not a giant, but it’s the best combination of size, energy, and wind we’ve seen. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might not have the place to yourself, but it won’t be a zoo.

After that, it steps back down. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are smaller again, back to 4ft-4ft, and the energy drops off.

For the first week of September, it looks like we settle back into a more consistent but smaller pattern. Nothing big, just the same old 4ft waves with weak to moderate energy. It’s more of the same, clean but small.

So overall, don't rush out for the early days. The paddle out on the 25th and 26th is worth it if you can't wait. But if you want the best of it, hold out for the 28th and 29th. That’s the one where it all comes together. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s looking promising.

Rusty out.

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