El Suicidio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty lookin’ at the forecast for El Suicidio. Let’s break it down.

First up, the next week and a bit is pretty grim. The swell is small, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is just not there. The first few days are a write-off, with poor surf conditions and combined swell energy between 107 and 186 (weak to moderate). The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.

The real hope starts to show up around the end of the month. On Friday, the 31st of July, we start seeing some size, but with a short period and onshore wind, it’s still messy. The swell picks up to 6ft to 7ft from the east, but the period is only 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s going to be lumpy and hard to ride. The energy is moderate to strong (390 to 430), but the conditions are marginal at best.

Then we hit the first of August, and things get real. Saturday morning, the 1st of August, we get a big 8ft east swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1189 – that’s strong. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy. This is more for the experienced crew, or maybe even kite surfers if the wind holds.

The real standout, the one you want to circle, is Sunday, the 2nd of August. Morning is glassy – dead calm, offshore wind from the southwest at just 3 mph. The swell is a solid 6ft from the east, with a long 11-second period. That’s groundswell, and for a point break like El Suicidio, that’s money. The combined energy is 658 (moderate to strong), and the conditions are reported as “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer – clean, lined up, and just the right size for intermediates.

Monday, the 3rd of August, is also excellent. Morning has a clean offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph, with 5ft east swell and a 10-second period. Energy is 506. The afternoon is even better with a light offshore breeze and 5ft swell at 11 seconds. This is another top pick, clean and consistent.

Midweek, on Wednesday, the 5th of August, we get the biggest and best-looking swell of the whole forecast. The afternoon sees a 6ft east-southeast swell with a very long 16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 1355 (very strong), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. Conditions are described as “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is for the guys who know what they’re doing. The long period makes it best at a point like this, but it could be a bit much for the groms.

Thursday, the 6th of August, holds clean with a 5ft east-southeast swell at 14 seconds, offshore wind, and energy of 910. Another solid day.

To sum it up: the first week is a dud. The real action kicks off from the 1st of August, with Sunday the 2nd and Wednesday the 5th being the absolute standouts. Sunday is the pick for clean, fun waves for most, Wednesday is the one for the experienced crew looking for power.

Rusty out.

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