El Mongol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got El Mongol (El Mongol) on the radar. This spot is a consistent reef break that’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it's going to see a few really good windows over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout is Wednesday morning, September 9th. That’s the one to circle. We’re looking at a 7ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 919 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s a recipe for clean, punchy reef waves. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit hefty for the beginners, but for an intermediate crew, that’s a proper session. The direction is a touch off the optimum, but with that energy and glass, you won’t care.

Before that, we’ve got a few smaller, fun days. Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, brings a clean 4ft from the NW with a 9-second period and a moderate 338 energy. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. Saturday morning, September 5th, has a similar 4ft from the NW, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, giving it a bit more grunt (339 energy) and that nice, lined-up feel. Sunday morning, September 6th, is also looking tidy with a 4ft swell from the NNW and glassy conditions, energy at 490 – that’s a solid morning.

There’s a bit of a lull from the 7th through the 8th, with smaller, weaker swell and less favorable wind, so don’t bother. Then, after the 9th, it drops back down. Thursday morning, September 10th, is worth a paddle with 5ft from the NNW and glassy conditions again (344 energy). Saturday morning, September 12th, has a 5ft from the NW, but it’s a short 8-second period, so it’ll be a bit softer and less defined. The energy is moderate at 299.

Looking further out, Tuesday morning, September 15th, is a promising one. It’s a 4ft NW swell, but the period is back to 9 seconds and the energy is 378. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be glassy. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5ft and longer period (11 seconds), with a big energy jump to 644, but the wind turns cross-onshore, which messes with the surface. Wednesday morning, September 16th, also has a nice 4ft from the NW with a 10-second period, energy at 305, and again, total glass. That’s a clean, easy morning.

Crowds at El Mongol are often, so expect company, especially on those glassy, clean days. But for the quality on offer, it’s worth it.

Rusty.

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