El Murcielago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at El Murcielago over the next couple of weeks.

First thing you need to know: this stretch is very consistent, so there’s almost always something to ride. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there – just your usual gear.

Right out of the gate, the surf is small. For the first week, from Sunday the 12th through to Saturday the 19th, it’s a real mixed bag. Waist-high swell mostly around 1ft to 2ft from the SW, with a decent 13 to 14 second period, so there’s a bit of groundswell in there. But the problem is the wind: most afternoons get ruined by a moderate cross-shore breeze, turning things choppy. Mornings are your only real window. The best of that first week is looking like Monday morning the 13th, with a glassy 1ft SW swell and clean conditions – perfect for a quiet session on a longboard. The combined energy is only around 83 (weak), so don’t expect any power, but it’ll be fun. Tuesday morning the 14th and Thursday morning the 16th also have light winds, but the swell is tiny and the conditions just feel ordinary.

Now, things start to change for the better. Monday the 20th is the first real standout. That morning brings a clean 2ft SW swell, light offshore breeze, and the wave energy jumps to 251 (moderate). It’s not big, but it’s punchy and clean – a proper little window of fun surf.

But honestly, the true standout of this entire forecast is Friday morning the 24th. This one is special. The swell is only 1ft, but the period goes ballistic at 24 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is 327 (moderate to strong). With glassy conditions and a light breeze, El Murcielago is going to see some beautifully lined-up, long-walled waves. Keep in mind, with that long period, the sets will be widely spaced and the wave might break a bit straight, but on a point or reef setup like this, it’ll be a treat for intermediate and above.

Sunday the 26th morning also looks promising – clean, 2ft SW swell at 18 seconds, with solid energy (298). Another one to mark on the calendar.

The second week has a few more mornings worth paddling out, but the afternoons are consistently blown out by cross-shore winds. No huge swells here – nothing over 3ft in the whole run – so beginners are fine right through.

Overall, the best bet on offer is that Friday the 24th morning. Small but incredibly clean and full of soul. Get on it.

Rusty.

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