El Porto Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for El Porto Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the first week has a bit of life, but we’ve got a long flat spell after that. The forecast shows small, workable swell through the first weekend and into the following week, before things just dry up completely around the 2nd of August. There’s about a six-day gap with no real recommendations from the 3rd of August right through to the end of the window, so don’t plan any big sessions that second week.

The best bet on offer is Friday morning, July 24th at El Porto Beach. We’ve got a clean 2 ft swell from the SSW, and the period is a very long 24 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined swell energy is 568, which is moderate, but with those long lines and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, conditions are going to be glassy. Just remember, that super long period can make these waves break a bit straight on a beach break like this, but for a small, clean morning wave it’s the pick of the forecast. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The rest of the first week stays small. Saturday and Sunday mornings, July 25th and 26th, see 2 ft-3 ft swell from the SW and SSW still with those long periods, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it’s not as clean. It’s still worth a paddle if you’re keen, but not a standout. Afternoons get a bit choppy with cross-onshore wind.

Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 30th of July keeps that same theme: small 3 ft, long-period SSW swell, with mornings offering the best chance if the wind holds light. The combined energy hangs around 400-600, so there’s some push in the water despite the size.

Then from July 31st into the first weekend of August, the swell bumps up a touch to 3 ft-4 ft from the S and SSW, but the period drops to 13-14 seconds. Morning wind stays light and cross-shore, but afternoons get messy with a moderate breeze straight onshore. This is more of a cruiser wave for a longboard or a funboard, especially for beginners since it’s still under 5 ft.

Then the plug gets pulled. From Monday, August 3rd onward, we’re looking at tiny 1 ft junk with combined energy under 150. There’s just nothing worth the paddle. It’s a proper flat spell, so don’t bother. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, after the 2nd of August, you’re better off doing something else.

Keep the rubber on, check the morning windows, and get it while it lasts.

Rusty.

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