El Huerto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – this 16-day window for El Huerto is a bit of a grind. It’s a consistent point break that’s exposed to the NW, and the optimum swell direction is NW, which is what we’ve got. But the problem is, the wind’s just not playing ball most of the time. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions and only a handful of moments where it’s even worth a look. The water temp is running at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at El Huerto.

The first real chance to get a wetty on is Monday 10 August morning. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. Swell is small at 2ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (78). The wind is glassy, though, so it’ll be clean. You’ll be on a longboard, but at least the surface will be smooth. The glassy conditions are a major positive here, making it rideable. Expect crowds, as it’s often busy.

Tuesday 11 August morning is very similar – 2ft NW swell, 9 seconds, weak energy (77), and glassy again. Another chance for a clean, small wave session. Crowds are likely.

Then there’s a big gap. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through to Monday 17 August morning, it’s a slog of onshore wind and poor surf. The swell picks up a bit on the 17th morning – 4ft from the NNW, period 7 seconds, and the energy is moderate (171). But the wind is onshore (NW at 3 mph), so it’ll be messy. This one’s a pass.

We get another little window on Wednesday 19 August morning. The swell is only 2ft from the NNW, period 6 seconds, energy weak (46), but the wind is cross-offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. That’ll keep it clean. It’s a tiny wave, but if you’re desperate for a surf, it’s the only clean option in the second week.

The next real chance comes on Thursday 20 August morning. Swell is 3ft from the NW, period 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate (223). The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s a better wave. The long period (11 seconds) means more energy and better shape, but the cross-onshore will add some ripple.

Friday 21 August morning is a glassy moment with 3ft from the NNW, period 9 seconds, and moderate energy (179). This is the standout of the entire forecast. The glassy wind and the long-period swell will make for clean, well-shaped waves at the point. The crowd will be there, but for a point break, it’ll be worth it.

After that, it’s back to onshore and poor conditions through to the end of the forecast on Monday 24 August.

So, the best on offer is Friday 21 August morning. The glassy conditions and the moderate, long-period swell make it the pick of the bunch. The next best are the clean, tiny waves on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August mornings. Everything else is a write-off. The gap between Tuesday 11 August and Thursday 20 August is a long stretch of poor surf, so don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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