El Muelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for El Muelle.

It’s a quiet start to the outlook. The first few days through to the end of July are mostly a write-off with small, weak swell and funky wind directions. The wave energy is weak, barely breaking 110 at best, and the swell periods are all over the place. You’re not missing much out there.

The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Wednesday, July 30th. It’s still small, with a 3ft swell from the SE, but the wind is light and cross-offshore from the N, making for clean conditions. The energy is still modest (137) but it’s rideable and the vibe is much better than the previous days.

Now, hold onto your leash – Friday, July 31st afternoon brings a glassy moment. The wind drops to almost nothing from the NNE, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the ENE. The energy is moderate (230) and the surface is totally glassy. It’s a short window, but if you can sneak out then, it’s the best the first week has to offer.

Then things get wild. Saturday, August 1st, a big pulse of SW groundswell slams in, hitting 13ft in the morning and 12ft in the afternoon. The energy is massive (2535 and 2655), but the wind is howling from the WSW at 34 mph, then SW at 31 mph. For a beach/pier setup like El Muelle, that’s a mess. Unless you’re towing in or on a kite, stay on the sand.

Sunday, August 2nd is still huge, with 8ft to 10ft ESE swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and the forecast says it’s simply too big for this break. For the experts only, and even then it’s sketchy.

The standout, and I mean the real standout, is Monday, August 3rd. The morning brings a clean 7ft ESE groundswell with a 12-second period, light offshore NNE wind at 6 mph, and the energy is pumping (1117). The waves are going to be well-shaped, powerful, and clean. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners. The period is long, so it’ll be better shaped with longer lulls between sets, making the paddle out easier for those who know what they’re doing. The crowd factor is a consideration here – El Muelle can get busy, so you might have some company on the peak.

The quality holds through Tuesday, August 4th with 4ft ESE swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and good energy (525). A solid, fun day for intermediates and above.

The rest of the first week of August offers smaller but clean conditions on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with 3ft to 3ft swell and offshore winds, but nothing that matches the power of the 3rd.

In short, the best bet is the morning of Monday, August 3rd. Get on it if you can handle the size. The glassy afternoon on July 31st is a nice little bonus if you’re around.

Rusty.

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