El Muelle Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the waves ahead.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 51°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus. The main player here is El Muelle, a beach/pier setup that’s consistently exposed to the SSE swell. The best window is a bit of a mixed bag overall, but there are two clear standouts.

The week kicks off with a real gem on the morning of Wednesday the 12th. We’ve got a solid 6ft Southerly swell, an 11-second period giving it some decent energy (combined energy of 949), and best of all – glassy conditions with the lightest WNW breeze. That’s clean surf, and the water is a bit warmer than usual. This is the pick of the bunch for the near term.

Later that afternoon, the wind shifts onshore and the swell drops, so don’t expect much.

Thursday and Friday get messy with cross-onshore winds, though there’s a small window on Friday morning with a 5ft SSE swell and a 10-second period, but the cross-shore wind will put a chop on it. The weekend is a write-off with poor conditions and rain.

We then hit a gap of a few days with no real recommendations until Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. That morning brings a 5ft SSE swell with an 8-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the NNW, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (454), and it’s a solid option for a paddle.

Now, the real standout for the second week is Sunday, the 23rd of August. This is a big one for experienced surfers only. The swell is 8ft from the South, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1334). The wind goes glassy in the afternoon, and the water is clean. This is a serious session if you’ve got the skill.

That carries into Monday morning, the 24th, with an 8ft swell from the SSE, 12-second period (very long period groundswell), and offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is very strong (1778), and the waves are clean. This is a point-break style setup by the feel of it, so the long period should wrap in nicely.

The following Tuesday morning, the 25th, also looks good with a 5ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and offshore wind from the NNW – clean, with moderate energy (642).

Don’t bother with the last few days of the outlook; the wind gets messy again.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best on offer is the glassy Wednesday morning the 12th for a fun, clean session, and the big Sunday/Monday on the 23rd and 24th for the experienced crew looking for size and power. The rest is mostly waiting for the wind to play nice.

Rusty.

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