El Huerto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the waves ahead for El Huerto. It’s a bit of a mixed bag for the next couple of weeks, so let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, the first week is pretty grim. There’s a long, frustrating gap with nothing worth a paddle. The water temp is sittin’ around 72°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight for a while. We’re looking at a run of mostly poor conditions, with light onshores and tiny, weak swell. The energy is in the dumps. For example, the first morning shows a combined energy of only 36 (weak) with a tiny 2ft NNE swell. The wind and size just aren’t lining up.

We finally see a flicker of life on Saturday the 29th. The morning is looking glassy, dead calm, with a 4ft NW swell. The energy bumps up to 220 (moderate). It’s not the biggest, but clean conditions make a world of difference at a point like El Huerto. This is a small window where it’ll be fun on a longboard or a fish.

The second week gets more interesting, especially as we head into September. The 6th of September, Sunday morning, is shaping up as a real standout. We’ve got glassy conditions again, with a clean 5ft NNW swell pumpin’ in and the combined energy hitting 803 (strong). That’s some proper grunt, and with zero wind, it’s going to be smooth as butter. This is the pick of the month for sure.

Following that, Monday the 7th morning is also worth a shout. The swell drops to 3ft but it’s a long-period groundswell from the NW at 16 seconds, bringing heaps of energy (658). It’s a light offshore breeze from the East, and conditions are described as “clean.” For a point break like El Huerto, that longer period is a dream, giving better shape and longer rides. Just remember, with a consistent break and good conditions, crowds are likely here.

Later in the second week, we see some bigger numbers on the charts, but the wind gets tricky. Thursday the 3rd afternoon shows a 7ft NW swell with a combined energy of 854 (strong), but it’s onshore. Still, for an experienced surfer, that’s a wave that needs watching. The wind might clean it up on the right tide.

So to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off, save for a clean glassy session on the 29th. The real gold is the first few days of September, with Sunday the 6th being your best bet for a classic, clean point-break session.

Rusty, signing off.

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