El Conquistador Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the surf at El Conquistador for the next couple of weeks.

Let's be honest, it's a slow burner. The first week of August is a total washout. From Monday the 10th right through to about Saturday the 15th, the surf is tiny and pretty much useless. The wave energy is barely moving, with numbers well under 100 (weak). The water's about 75°, which is normal for this time of year, but you'll be doing more floating than surfing.

Things finally get interesting on Sunday the 16th of August. By the afternoon, a new SSW swell starts to show at 2 ft, and the energy jumps to 210 (moderate). That's the green light. The real standout is Monday the 17th of August. The morning session will be clean with a 3 ft SSW groundswell pulsing in at a 16-second period. The wind is glassy, with a light SE breeze. That combo is gonna make the waves at this beach-and-reef setup look perfect. The energy is solid at 329 (moderate-to-strong), so there's some punch in the water. That's your best bet early on.

Another beauty is on Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning is looking just as good – a 3 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions from the West. You'll be surfing on a mirror. Energy reads 343 (moderate-to-strong). This is a prime session.

Heading into late August, it stays fun. Thursday the 20th is great, especially the afternoon with a clean 3 ft SSW swell and energy peaking at 450 (moderate-strong) under glassy SE winds. Friday the 21st also offers consistent, clean 3 ft waves. After that, the swell fades back down to small 1 ft to 2 ft stuff by the end of the window on the 25th. There is one last quirky note on Tuesday the 25th afternoon: a tiny 1 ft SSW swell, but with a massive 19-second period (energy 133). That long period might make those knee-high waves stand up nicely on a longboard.

So, don't wet a line until Sunday the 16th. The middle of the window, from the 17th to the 21st, is your time. Focus on Monday the 17th and Wednesday the 19th for the cleanest, best-shaped waves. That SSW swell direction is exactly what this spot wants. Remember, with that long-period groundswell (16 to 19 seconds), the waves might close out a bit on the sandier sections, so work the reef for the better rides. Crowds are only 'sometimes', so you might snag some empty waves.

Rusty.

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