El Porto Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what the next couple of weeks have in store for us.

The first few days are pretty quiet, but if you’re patient, there’s a real winner waiting. The water is running way warmer than usual for this time of year, about 71°, which is a solid 6° above the norm – that’s a serious anomaly, the kind you don’t see often.

The first chance to get a wave comes Friday morning, July 17th, at El Porto Beach. It’s tiny, with a 1ft SSW swell running a very long 19-second period, and the combined energy is only 168. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, so it’ll be clean. But it’s small and weak. Only a beginner would be happy.

Saturday morning, July 18th, sees a slight bump to 2ft from the SW, period at 18 seconds, and energy up to 276. Wind stays light cross-off from the SSE, keeping it clean. Still small, but better.

Sunday morning, July 19th, is similar at 2ft, but the wind goes cross-shore from the S. It’s marginal. The energy is 330, but the conditions are just okay.

Monday morning, July 20th, brings a real change. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and the combined energy hits 571 – that’s moderate energy, and you’ll feel it. Wind is a light cross-shore from the SSW. It’s still a bit cross, but the size is there. The best we’ve seen so far.

Tuesday morning, July 21st, pushes the swell to 4ft from the SSW, period dropping to 13 seconds, and energy hitting 619. The wind is a light cross-on from the SSW, so it’s a bit bumpy. For a beach break, 4ft is a fun size for an intermediate surfer. It’s getting close to the limit for beginners.

Then we hit a lull. Wednesday through Saturday, the swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft, and the winds get messy – mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the WSW. The energy stays moderate, but the quality is poor. A few days of waiting.

The standout. Sunday morning, July 27th, is the one to circle. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a solid 18 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 625. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, which is going to glass it right off. This is the cleanest forecast of the whole period. The long period means it’ll have some push, and at a beach break like El Porto, it might be a little straight, but with that light offshore wind, it’ll be well-shaped. This is the best session on offer. Get on it.

After that, Monday through Wednesday of the following week, the swell holds around 3ft to 3ft, with energy in the 400-600 range. The winds are mostly cross or cross-on, so it’s not as clean as Sunday, but it’s still rideable. The long-range stuff into August 1st looks small and poor again, with onshore winds. So, the window is clear: the end of July is your play.

Rusty out.

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