El Estero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

## Imperial

Alright folks, let’s break down the next couple of weeks at El Estero—the only game in town.

Thursday 13th August afternoon you’ll find a clean 3ft southwest groundswell, with a long 15-second period. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 86°, and a light cross-off breeze from the east-northeast keeps it smooth. Moderate energy at 409.

Friday 14th morning pumps up to 4ft with an extra-long 18-second period – that’s real juice. Combined energy jumps to 901 (strong). Clean again. The Friday afternoon gets tricky though, with a light cross-shore wind from the south-southwest putting some bumps on the surface.

The real standout is Saturday 15th August afternoon. A clean 5ft southwest swell, 16-second period, and a pure offshore wind from the east at 9 mph. Glassy, powerful, and smooth. Energy is 1002 (very strong). This is for the experienced crew – best session of the window.

Sunday 16th fades, with a fresher breeze messing up the afternoon. By Monday 17th we get a tiny clean window with a glassy northwesterly breeze and a 4ft swell.

Then the doldrums hit. From Tuesday 18th afternoon through Saturday 22nd morning, it’s mostly poor – onshore wind, weak energy, and messy conditions. Not worth the paddle.

Things improve Saturday 22nd afternoon with a clean 2ft swell and offshore wind. Sunday 23rd morning also small but clean at 2ft with a very long 19-second period – longboard territory.

Monday 24th afternoon turns glassy, and Tuesday 25th morning offers a clean offshore window, both with tiny 2ft swells.

And looking way ahead to Friday 28th August morning – about a week and a half out – we see a promising bump: 4ft, 17-second period, light offshore, and strong energy at 894. One to watch, but not a guarantee.

The crown jewel is Saturday afternoon. Everything else is small and scattered.

Rusty.

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