El Claron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at what we’ve got coming up for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at one spot here, El Claron. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and it likes the swell from the SW. Water temp is about 55°F, which is right on the money for this time of year.

The first real chance to get wet starts on Thursday the 23rd. The morning is looking alright with a clean 4ft swell from the west, a 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The combined energy is weak (285), so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be clean and rideable for an intermediate. The afternoon though, the swell jumps to 6ft from the WSW with a much better 12-second period, and the energy leaps to moderate (930). But the wind goes cross-on, so it’ll get a bit bumpy. That Thursday afternoon is a bit of a tease.

Friday the 24th is where it gets interesting. The afternoon is the standout. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the west, an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is strong (934). That’s clean, solid, and well-shaped. That’s the best session of the week, no question. The water will be a bit chunky but it’s a point break, so it’ll handle it.

Saturday the 25th morning is glassy again with a 4ft swell from the west and a 10-second period, but the energy is moderate (506). It’s clean and fun, but not as powerful as Friday. Sunday the 26th is a treat. Both the morning and afternoon are glassy. The morning has a 4ft west swell, and the afternoon is smaller at 2ft but with a very long 17-second period, giving it a moderate energy (643). That’s a classic long-period groundswell, perfect for this point. It’ll have long, lully sets but the waves will be lined up nicely.

Now, Monday the 27th gets bigger. The morning is a 7ft swell from the WSW, with a 12-second period and strong energy (1753). The wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit messy. That’s getting into expert territory. The afternoon is even bigger at 10ft from the WSW with a 14-second period and very strong energy (3731). That’s a serious swell, but with a light cross-on wind, it’s going to be rough. This is more for the hardcore crew or the kite surfers, honestly.

The rest of the first week has some mixed conditions. Tuesday the 28th afternoon is a good one to note: glassy wind, 3ft swell from the WSW, and a 13-second period. Clean but small. Wednesday the 29th is a bit of a write-off with cross-on winds.

The second week (from the 30th of July onward) is a different story. The week starts with a lot of wind. Thursday the 30th is a write-off with a fresh breeze creating lumpy chop. Friday the 31st is big, with a 8ft to 8ft northwest swell, but the wind is strong (18-25 mph) and cross-off. It’ll be clean but wild. That’s for experts only.

Saturday the 1st of August has a 8ft swell from the WNW with a long 11-second period, and the wind is light cross-shore. That’s a solid, powerful swell, but it’s right on the edge of being too big for most. The energy is very strong (1511). Sunday the 2nd of August is a bit of a letdown, with a small 3ft to 3ft swell and a light offshore breeze in the afternoon. Clean but weak.

The best bet in the second week is actually Wednesday the 5th of August. We’ve got a 7ft to 8ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the wind is cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is very strong (2261). That’s a solid, long-period groundswell that will wrap nicely into the point. It’s big, but the conditions will be clean. That’s a promising one, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

The last few days, the 6th and 7th, are smaller and choppy with onshore winds, so not much to get excited about.

Overall, the clear standout is Friday the 24th of July afternoon. Glassy, 6ft clean swell, and a point break. That’s the one. The other solid contender is the Wednesday the 5th of August afternoon, but that’s a long-range call. The rest of the window is a mix of clean small waves and bigger, wind-affected stuff.

Rusty.

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