El Medano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for this stretch of coast.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty bleak for the next week or so. We’ve got a long dry spell on our hands with hardly anything to get excited about. The only real chance to paddle out comes on Friday, the 18th of September, with a bit of a pulse of energy. That morning looks like the standout of the whole 16-day window if you can be patient.

Friday 18th September, Morning

It’s all about El Medano. We’ll have a 5ft swell rolling in from the NNE, and the real beauty here is the wind – dead calm, glassy conditions. That’s the kind of morning that makes you forget about the flat spells. The combined wave energy is sitting at a moderate 573, so there’s enough push to get a few fun ones. The swell period is around 10 seconds, which isn't long-period groundswell, but it should give you some decent shape. Just a heads up though, this break rarely breaks and it’s inconsistent, so you might have to work for your waves. Also, it can get a crowd sometimes, so if you see a few cars, don’t be surprised.

Rest of the Window

Honestly, that Friday morning is your best bet. The Saturday morning (19th) before it and the Sunday (20th) come back with tiny, weak energy – barely a ripple. The combined energy drops to between 45 and 68, just not worth suiting up for. After that, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions. From the 21st right through to the 27th, there’s consistently low swell, onshore winds, and lumpy water. The energy stays under 140, and the wind is never cooperating. It’s a proper dry spell.

So to sum it up: if you’re itching for a surf, mark Friday the 18th on your calendar for a glassy morning session at El Medano. For the rest of the time? Leave the board in the car, or maybe take up something else because it’s not looking good for paddle surfing.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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