El Claron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The surf’s been quiet, but we’ve got a run coming together at El Claron, a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the SW swell. The water’s sitting at 55°F and that’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Tuesday the 14th kicks things off proper. We’re looking at a solid 10ft swell from the WSW, with a long 13 second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong at 2723. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, so the surf is clean. This is excellent, but it’s big – over 8ft – so it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon drops a touch to 8ft, still clean and still a long period, still very solid.

Wednesday the 15th morning is still a good one. Swell drops to 6ft, 12 second period from the WSW, still clean with that light cross-off wind. Energy is still moderate at 1197. This is a more manageable size for a strong intermediate, and the quality is still there. The afternoon turns cross-shore though, and the waves get a bit messy, so get in early.

Then we hit a rough patch. Thursday the 16th morning sees strong north winds at 28 mph, a short period 8ft NW windswell, and it’s just a mess. Combined energy is 775, but it’s blown out. That continues through to Friday the 17th with near gale force winds and rain. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. That’s a solid few days of no go.

Saturday the 18th brings a bit of hope. The morning is a bit marginal with a moderate breeze, but the afternoon cleans right up. A 7ft swell from the WNW with a 12 second period, light cross-off wind, and a combined energy of 1542. That’s clean, well-shaped, and a good size. Get on it for the afternoon session. Crowds are possible here, so be ready for some company.

Sunday the 19th morning is still very good with a 4ft, 11 second swell, clean and light winds. The afternoon swings to a light offshore wind and a 3ft SSW swell, but it’s smaller. A nice end to the weekend.

Another poor spell rolls in from Monday the 20th with strong winds and storms, and then Tuesday the 21st is just marginal cross-shore chop. That’s a couple more days off.

From Wednesday the 22nd, we get a long run of marginal, small, cross-onshore conditions. Swells around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is on it, so it’s lumpy. Not terrible, but not firing.

Now, look ahead to Friday the 24th. The morning is a standout. A 5ft swell from the SW, 11 second period, and it’s glassy. The wind is a light southerly, no breeze at all. That’s going to be clean and workable. The combined energy is 685, so it’s moderate, but the conditions make it worth it.

Saturday the 25th morning again goes glassy, with a 6ft, 10 second SW swell. That’s a decent size, clean, and well-shaped. This is another one to circle on the calendar. The afternoon brings heavy rain and a cross-off, so don’t sleep in.

Sunday the 26th afternoon is a bit of a surprise. A 4ft, 14 second WSW swell, clean with a light cross-off wind. That long period makes it a proper groundswell, and the energy is 818. It’s a good little session.

Monday the 27th is marginal, and then Tuesday the 28th morning gets a huge 17 second period WSW swell at 3ft, but it’s cross-shore with a moderate breeze, so it’s less appealing. The afternoon blows up again.

Finally, Wednesday the 29th morning has a 8ft, 14 second WSW swell, energy at 2039, and light cross-shore winds. That’s big and clean, but with the long period, it’ll be better on this point break than a beach. The afternoon is a bit more onshore and choppy.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday the 14th morning for the big, powerful, clean groundswell (experienced only), and the glassy mornings of Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th for cleaner, more manageable waves. The rest of the week is a mix of marginal and blown out, so pick your windows.

Rusty.

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