El Claron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf coming our way.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write this one off just yet. The first couple of days are a bit rough, with small, choppy waves and tricky winds. Wednesday morning at El Claron is a write-off with a weak 3ft swell from the southwest and a cross-shore wind messing things up. The afternoon gets worse, dropping to 2ft and turning choppier. Thursday morning, though, things start to look up. We get a glassy, clean 4ft swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s not packing much punch.

The real action starts to build from Saturday the 19th. That morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft southwest swell with glassy conditions, and it holds through the afternoon at 4ft. Sunday the 20th is where we start to see some proper shape, with clean 4ft waves and a light offshore wind making for some nice lines. The energy is picking up, too – the combined swell energy sits at 362 on Sunday morning, which is solid moderate energy.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, circle Monday the 21st of September on your calendar. The morning brings a 6ft southwest swell with a 12-second period, and the energy jumps right up to 1679 – that’s strong. But watch the wind: it turns cross-onshore and choppy in the afternoon, and the swell hits 8ft, which is getting big and messy.

The standout period is Tuesday the 22nd through Thursday the 24th. Tuesday morning is a gem: 6ft of southwest swell, glassy as a mirror, and the energy is still strong at 1074. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday the 24th is another cracker, with a glassy 6ft in the morning and a 7ft swell in the afternoon, both with clean conditions.

But the best on offer is Friday the 25th of September. The morning session will be unreal: 6ft southwest groundswell with a very long 14-second period, glassy conditions, and the combined energy hits a massive 2726. This is strong, powerful, and will produce proper waves. This kind of long-period swell is best at a point break like El Claron, so the setup is perfect. The afternoon is still solid at 8ft, but the wind goes onshore, so get out there early.

Saturday the 26th morning is still excellent for experienced surfers, with 5ft and clean offshore winds. After that, the swell stays around the 6ft to 7ft mark through to Monday the 28th, but the wind gets messy, especially in the afternoons. By the end of the month, the swell drops right back down to 2ft, and the period is long but the wind is howling onshore at 30 km/h – a total no-go.

Water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner wetsuit. Crowds at El Claron can be a thing, especially on the standout days, so get there early if you can.

Rusty, signing off.

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