El Porto Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, the water is sitting at 71.2° right now, which is a solid 6.5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so don’t expect that typical summer chill.

Alright, the pattern. To be honest, the first week is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a lot of afternoons getting chopped up by onshore breezes, and the mornings are often just marginal. But there is a proper standout hiding in there.

The real hero of the forecast is Friday morning, July 24th. That’s your best shot. We’ve got a 2.0ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a massive 24 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell, full of energy. The combined energy reading is 623 (moderate to strong), and the wind is light and clean from the south, giving us a cross-offshore breeze. That means smooth, glassy faces. Just keep in mind, with a period that long, it might wall up a bit at the beach break, so keep your eyes on the peak. The morning is the call; the afternoon turns cross-on and messy.

The week leading up to that is mostly small and average. Tuesday morning, July 21st, offers a small 3.0ft SSW swell (16 seconds) with light cross-offshore wind, making for clean conditions. The energy is 424 (moderate). It’s a decent session for the log or a fun board, but it’s not the standout.

Looking further ahead, the following week has a bit more size but still struggles with wind. Saturday morning, August 1st is worth a mention. The swell bumps up to 3.9ft from the SSW (13 seconds) with a combined energy of 853 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it will be a bit lumpy but not blown out. That’s a solid option for a weekend paddle, but it’s not quite as clean as that Friday morning.

The rest of the second week mostly sees small, onshore-affected surf. The swell energy drops off, and the afternoon winds are a nuisance. Conditions are generally poor for paddle surfing.

So, for the whole 16-day run, the clear winner is Friday morning, July 24th. The waves are clean, the energy is there, and the long period will give you some proper push. Get on it.

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