El Conquistador Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s cookin’ at El Conquistador. This is going to be a quiet stretch, so don’t expect any fireworks.

To be honest, the next couple of weeks look pretty flat and weak at El Conquistador. The combined swell energy never gets beyond moderate, reaching a peak of just 196 (moderate wave energy) on the 16th of September, but even that’s just ordinary, surfable waves. The first real sniff of anything rideable comes on Monday the 7th of September, but it’s weak. From the 7th right through to the 21st, it’s a long grind of tiny, mostly poor surf. There are gaps of days with nothing worth paddling for, so patience is key.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the stretch from the 16th of September. The swell finally bumps up to around 2ft to 2ft from the SSW and S, with longer periods of 13 to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy sits around 100 to 196 (moderate). Winds look clean, with glassy conditions on the 17th afternoon and light offshore on the 17th morning. It’s not big, but it’ll be the cleanest, most lined-up stuff on offer. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

El Conquistador is a very consistent beach and reef setup, exposed to the south. It’s beginner-friendly, so those tiny waves are actually perfect for learning. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have company, but it won’t be a zoo. The optimum swell direction is from the south, and the SSW and S swells line up nicely. On the 16th, the morning session sees glassy conditions with a 1ft SSW swell at 16 seconds – that’s a long, clean period. The afternoon picks up a 2ft S swell at 16 seconds with a clean cross-off breeze. The 17th morning has a light offshore wind (E) and a 2ft SSW swell, making for clean faces. The 17th afternoon is glassy with the same sized swell. That’s your best window.

Before that, from the 7th to the 15th, it’s mostly tiny surf under 2ft with short periods or messy winds. The 7th afternoon has a 2ft NW swell at 12 seconds, but it’s just “ordinary.” The 8th is similar. The 14th and 15th have glassy moments but the swell is too small to get excited about. The 16th and 17th are the only real highlights in the whole 16-day run.

So, if you’re jonesing for a wave, aim for the 16th and 17th of September. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the cleanest, most consistent surf of the period. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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