EL Chalet (Alcala) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're not talking about any kind of epic pulse. The forecast is pretty average for the most part. The water temp is sitting about normal for this time of year, around 73°, so the rubber is optional.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday afternoon, July 20th, at EL Chalet (Alcala). It's a reef break, fairly consistent, and it's fairly exposed to the swell. We've got a 5ft swell from the NNE, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, which is a big plus. The wave energy is moderate, sitting at 206. It's surfable, but the conditions are ordinary. Not a standout, but something to get the arms moving.

Honestly, the week that follows is nothing to write home about. We get a few sessions with some chest-high waves, but the wind is constantly cross-offshore, and the swell is short-period junky stuff. The energy builds into the 400s and 500s by the 25th, but the quality comments are marginal. It's a lot of work for not much reward.

The best of the bunch, and the only real standout in this window, looks like Saturday morning, July 25th. EL Chalet (Alcala) will see a 7ft swell from the NNE, with a period bumping up to 8 seconds. The wind goes clean offshore from the NNE, making for a proper clean surface. The combined wave energy is a strong 497. This is the one to circle. It's a solid overhead day, good for intermediate surfs, but the short period means it might be a bit fat and closey. Still, with the offshore wind, it's the best clean option on offer.

There's another decent-looking window on Monday, July 27th, with a clean 5ft to 5ft swell from the NNE and light offshore winds. The energy is back down to 317, but it'll be fun for a grovel session.

After that, it fades fast. The 29th and 30th see a few small pulses, but nothing that delivers. We get a long gap of poor conditions from the 31st of July right through the 1st and 3rd of August. The waves just disappear. There's a tiny bump on the morning of August 4th with a 5ft swell from the NNE and offshore wind, but it's only 191 energy and a 7-second period. It's more of a session for the hardcore than a recommendation.

So, bottom line: the pick of the fortnight is the 25th of July morning. Don't expect much else. The rest is a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

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