El Estero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch in feet, because that’s how some of us measure it.

We’re looking at a solid run at El Estero, a river-mouth break that gets exposed to WNW swell. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.

It all kicks off Sunday morning, September 6th. The swell is a clean 5ft from the SW with a long 14-second period, pumping moderate energy (855). The wind is glassy out of the east, so the waves will be clean and inviting. This is the top session of the first week – perfect conditions for a proper paddle out. The river mouth should handle that long-period energy well.

Sunday afternoon gets a bit cross-on and choppy, so don’t sleep on the morning. Monday the 7th is solid again in the morning with 4ft from the SW, cross-off wind, and clean conditions (539 energy). Thursday morning, September 10th, is another big highlight. The swell pushes to 4ft from the SW with a long 17-second period, and the energy is strong (1110). Offshore wind from the ENE at 15 mph will have the waves groomed and hollow. This is for the experienced crew only, but it’s going to be pumping.

The second week is smaller but still has fun windows. Friday the 11th afternoon goes glassy, and Saturday the 12th morning is clean with 4ft. There’s a small lull around the 13th and 14th with waves around 2ft, but it picks up again on the 15th with a glassy morning and 3ft from the SW, carrying good long period. The final standout is Sunday morning, September 20th – glassy conditions, 3ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period, and moderate energy (504). For a river mouth, that long period should mean some nicely lined-up sets.

Same story on the afternoons: thunderstorms and onshore wind are common, so hit it early. This spot can get crowded, so plan ahead to avoid the pack.

Rusty.

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