El Chanquete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, let’s talk about El Chanquete. This is a beach-and-reef setup that’s usually fairly consistent, but the next couple of weeks are looking pretty quiet. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf from now all the way through to the end of July. The first real chance of anything rideable shows up on the morning of Sunday the 26th, but even then it’s marginal. The standout is Monday the 27th – that’s the one to pencil in.

Let’s walk through it. From Sunday 12 July through to Saturday 25 July, the swell is tiny – mostly under 2 ft, often from the west or southwest, with short periods of 4-5 seconds. The combined wave energy is low, mostly below 30 (weak). Winds are light and variable, sometimes glassy, but there’s just not enough push. It’s a flat spell, no two ways about it.

Then on Sunday 26 July morning, we get a bump: 5 ft from the east, period 7 seconds, cross-off wind from the west-northwest at 6 mph. The energy jumps to 349 (moderate), but the surf is still marginal – questionable tide conditions and the swell direction is a bit off the optimum (SE). Still, it’s a sniff of life.

The real highlight is Monday 27 July morning. Swell builds to 7 ft from the east, period 7 seconds, with a cross-off breeze from the northwest at 9 mph. The combined energy hits 678 (moderate-strong). This is the best of the forecast – clean, decent size, and the wind is offshore. For a beginner-friendly break like El Chanquete, 7 ft might be a bit much for learners, but for intermediate surfers it’s a solid day. The crowds are sometimes around, so you might have company. The swell direction is east, not the ideal SE, but it’s close enough to work.

After that, the outlook fades again. So if you’re keen, aim for that Monday morning. It’s a promising window, but remember it’s a week and a half out – the long-range call is less certain. Things tend not to stay this quiet forever, and forecasts can shift. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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