El Muelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long, flat spell ahead. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t even show up until Sunday the 13th of September. Before that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and for a lot of the time, the conditions are just plain poor. There’s a bit of a gap here with no real recommendations until that Sunday.

So, let’s jump ahead to Sunday the 13th. That morning is where things start to get interesting. El Muelle is looking like the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a 4ft south swell rolling in with a 10-second period, giving us some decent energy (combined energy of 349). The real beauty is that clean, offshore wind from the WNW. It’s light, it’s glassy, and it’s going to make those waves look proper. The water temperature is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there. This is a consistent spot, so you can bank on a few waves. It’s a beach and pier setup, so that long-period groundswell might not be the absolute best for it, but with those winds, I’d be out there.

The rest of the week after that is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 14th has a small 3ft south swell in the morning with a moderate offshore breeze, but it’s nothing to write home about. Tuesday the 15th gets messy with strong cross-shore winds. The real standout, if you’re brave enough to look that far ahead, is Wednesday the 16th of September. We’re seeing a 7ft south-southeast swell with a long 12-second period, pumping some serious energy (combined energy of 1392). That’s plenty of power, but it’s a cross-shore wind, so the quality is going to be a bit of a gamble. With that size and period, it’s going to be well overhead and only for the experienced crew. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it’s got potential.

The last week of the window fades out again. There’s a little 4ft SSW swell on the 19th with a fresh offshore, but it’s short-period and not consistent enough to get excited about. After that, we’re back to tiny, weak waves with poor wind until the end of the forecast. So, in short: this Sunday the 13th is your best bet for a clean, fun session. The big swell on the 16th is for the experts only, and it’s a long-range promise. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

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