EL Chalet (Alcala) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what EL Chalet (Alcala) has cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks. This is a reef setup that likes a good NW groundswell, and the coming days are buildin’ towards some proper moments.

We kick off Tuesday the 25th of August with a solid start. Clean, cross-off winds from the north at 6 mph, and a 5 ft swell out of the north, with a 10-second period pushin’ some moderate energy (387). The water is 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need the thick rubber. That afternoon, the swell backs off a touch to 4 ft, but stays clean and cross-off. Good times on offer.

Wednesday the 26th is a bit of a comedown. The morning is glassy – yeah, glassy, dead calm with 3 mph winds – and the swell drops to 3 ft from the north at 9 seconds. The energy is weak (126), so you’ll be workin’ for ‘em. By the afternoon, it’s even smaller and the magic is gone.

Thursday the 27th is flat and not worth paddling for. You’ll be watchin’ from the sand.

Friday the 28th starts with no surf at all in the morning, but the afternoon throws a surprise: 6 ft of short-period, 6-second slop out of the north, with a solid 221 in the energy department. It’s a bit messy, but with light offshore winds, it’s surfable. Not a standout, but a late session could be fun if you’re keen.

Now, here’s the one you circle on the calendar. Saturday the 29th of August is the real deal. The morning brings a 6 ft north swell with a 11-second period – proper groundswell – and the combined energy jumps to 649, which is strong. Offshore winds from the NNE at only 6 mph, and it’s clean. This is the standout, boys. That reef is gonna line up beautifully, with that swell direction matching the optimum. Expect good surf conditions. The afternoon holds steady at 6 ft, 10 seconds, still clean and offshore. This is the best of the whole run.

Sunday the 30th is still very good. Morning has light offshore winds, a 5 ft north swell at 9 seconds, and moderate energy (326). The afternoon gets a little cross-off and dips to 4 ft, but it’s still clean.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are average, with smaller, weaker swells and cross-off winds. Energy stays low to weak – nothing to write home about.

Then we get another pulse. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning brings 5 ft from the NNE with a 6-second period, but the winds are offshore and clean, energy is moderate (322). The afternoon jumps to 6 ft, but the winds pick up to 12 mph from the north, makin’ it a bit tricky.

Thursday the 3rd of September is the second big highlight. Morning: 7 ft from the NNE at 7 seconds, with offshore winds and 459 energy. That’s a lot of power for the intermediate surfer – it’s gettin’ big enough to be serious. Afternoon holds at 7 ft, 8 seconds, still clean with light winds. This is expert territory for sure, but if you’ve got the skills, it’s gonna be epic.

Friday the 4th of September stays solid: 5 ft to 6 ft from the NNE, 8-second period, clean cross-off winds all day. Good, clean, solid surf.

The first half of September weekend – Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th – is still offering clean 4 ft to 5 ft swells with offshore or cross-off winds. Energy is moderate. Consistent, fun, not the massive peaks of earlier.

Monday the 7th of September is another solid day: 5 ft NNE swell, 8 seconds, light offshore winds, clean. Energy is solid (327). A fine session on offer.

The last couple of days – Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th – fade out. Swells drop to 4 ft with cross-off winds, and by Wednesday afternoon it’s down to 1.0 ft and basically flat. The run is done.

So, the true standouts? No contest: Saturday the 29th of August is the best on offer – clean, offshore, good swell size, long period, and strong energy. Second best is Thursday the 3rd of September if you’re an expert lookin’ for size and power. Get on it.

Rusty.

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