El Claron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at El Claron. This is a point break, exposed to the swell, and it’s a fairly consistent spot that usually handles a good south-west groundswell.

We kick things off right away. The first session on Sunday, the 2nd of August, is looking like a real gem. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds, pushing a heap of energy into the water. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the south-southwest, and the water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. This is expert territory with that size, but the conditions are pristine. Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is very similar – 8ft, still glassy, still clean. That’s easily the best window of the whole outlook.

The swell drops a touch into the 7ft range on Monday afternoon and Tuesday, and the wind starts to get a bit messy, turning cross-onshore. It’s not terrible, but we lose that glassy perfection. Wednesday, the 5th of August, sees a return to form – glassy again with a 7ft and a pulse of very long-period energy at 16 seconds. That combination of a long period groundswell and a point break is a beautiful thing; the waves will have serious shape and power. Perfect for an intermediate to push their limits.

Then things get a bit choppy through Thursday and Friday, the 6th and 7th. The wind picks up, and the surf quality takes a hit. Not a write-off, but far from the standout stuff.

Saturday morning, the 8th of August, is interesting. The swell drops to 4ft, but we get a clean, cross-offshore wind from the SSE, and that long period (14 seconds) is back. The wave energy is moderate. Good for a longboard or a funboard.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th of August gets big again. We’re looking at 12ft on Sunday with a strong 13-second period, pushing massive energy. That’s big, raw power. Only for the experienced crew, and the cross-shore wind will make it a bit lumpy. The swell hangs around 8ft on Monday, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s still a bit of a battle.

After that, the second week of August sees the size drop off, generally hanging between 3ft and 6ft. The wind is mostly a light cross-onshore, so the surf is small and a bit bumpy. Not the best, but there’s a pulse on Sunday the 16th of August with a 8ft, 16-second swell that could be a promising late call, though the light cross-onshore keeps it from being a true standout.

The biggest standout is undeniably the Sunday/Monday window at the start, with the 8ft glassy conditions. If you’re an expert, don’t miss it. The Wednesday the 5th of August is a close second for those who want a powerful, clean wave that’s slightly more manageable.

Rusty.

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