El Murcielago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, we’re looking at a pretty slow spell for a while. The first real window of opportunity isn’t until Friday, August 7th, and even then, it’s a very brief chance. For the most part, we’ve got a long stretch of small, cross-wind affected surf that’s not really worth paddling out for. The wait is real, but there are a couple of dates that could fire.

The standout session is hands down the Friday morning, August 7th at El Murcielago. It’s basically a whisper of a swell at 2 ft, coming from the SW, but the wind is dead calm – glassy as a mirror. The water is a very unusual 80°F, which is a massive 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in boardies. The swell period is a very long 16 seconds, which means proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate (201). That long period can make beach breaks close out, but on a glassy, clean day like this, it’s going to be smooth and lined up. It’s a very consistent break, so you’ll get plenty of waves. Just be aware crowds are possible because it’s a good one. After that, the wind swings around to a cross-on 12 mph by the afternoon, and it’s game over.

We then hit a massive dry spell. From Saturday, August 8th, right through to almost the end of the second week, every session is either poor or marginal. The winds are mostly cross or cross-on, and the swell stays tiny. There’s a blip on Thursday morning, August 20th, where the swell picks up to 3 ft from the SW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (262), and the wind is a light cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph, which will keep it clean. This is your second-best option. It’s a consistent spot, so the waves should be there, but it’s not the beauty of that first glassy morning.

The only other half-decent look is Monday morning, August 17th. Another 2 ft SW swell, but with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (218). It’s a solid backup, but not a standout. After that, the end of the run is more of the same – small, messy, and not worth the effort.

So, to sum it up: if you want the best waves, you’ve got to be on it for that Friday morning, August 7th. The 20th is a decent runner-up, but the rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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