El Palito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, pal, this stretch is mostly a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with almost nothing to get excited about. From now through the first week of September, it’s a whole lot of tiny or no swell, and when there is a little bump, the wind is junk – mostly cross-onshore or onshore chop. You’ll see a few mornings with a tiny 2ft NE swell, but it’s weak and short-period, and the wind ruins what little shape there is. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary there.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Saturday the 12th of September. That morning at El Palito, we get a 3ft NE swell with a 7-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the west at 3 mph. The combined energy is a modest 88, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s surfable. The break is a beach and breakwater setup, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the NE swell which is coming from the right direction. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so those little 3ft waves will be fun for a learner or someone on a log. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect a few others with the same idea.

After that morning window, the afternoon on the 12th goes back to poor conditions with cross-onshore wind, and the rest of the outlook is a desert again – flat, choppy, or just not worth paddling out for. The 15th of September morning looks glassy, but with zero swell, it’s a flat calm.

So, the standout here is that Saturday morning, the 12th of September. It’s the only real chance to get wet with something clean. The rest of the forecast period is a long gap of no good surf. It’s a bit of a bummer, but that’s how it runs sometimes.

Rusty.

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