El Gringo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve only got one spot really on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a bit of a specialist’s wave. Let’s get into it.

The overall pattern is pretty quiet, with only El Gringo offering any real potential, and even then it’s a mixed bag of conditions over the 16-day window. There’s a long gap right at the start with no real recommendations until Thursday the 30th of July.

The standout session is the early hours of Thursday the 30th of July. We’ve got a clean 5 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a solid 12-second period. The wind is dead glassy, just 3 mph from the WNW, so it’ll be as clean as it gets. The combined swell energy is moderate (591), and the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. This is a real gem for advanced surfers only – it’s a reef break, it’s fairly consistent, and with crowds only sometimes an issue, you should get your pick. This is the best on offer, hands down.

Moving through to the end of the first week, things get a bit more average. The next highlight is Tuesday the 4th of August. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the SW, with a 13-second period, and combined energy is strong (1034). The catch is the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won't be as clean as the 30th. That one’s for the experienced crew – 6 ft is getting too big for beginners. Still, a quality wave for those who know the break.

The surf gets a little smaller and trickier through the second week. The big Sunday the 9th of August morning session looks promising – 4 ft from the SW with glassy conditions and moderate energy (639). It’s nothing huge, but it’ll be clean and fun. Then, a sneaky good window shows up on Tuesday the 11th of August afternoon – 6 ft of SSW swell with a short-ish 9-second period, but glassy winds and strong energy (932) could make for some punchy, fun waves. That’s another one for the advanced crew.

The long-range stuff out around the 14th of August drops right off. Swell drops below 3 ft, and with the long 18-second period, that groundswell will be breaking a bit straight on the beach setup. It’s more of a background hum than anything to get excited about. Don’t hold your breath.

Overall, if you’re an advanced surfer chasing a clean reef wave, the 30th of July is the one to circle. The rest of the run is a mix of so-so conditions and onshore breezes. For the beginners, most of this period is too big or too tricky. The 9th of August morning might be your best shot at something manageable.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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