El Suicidio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag for El Suicidio. We’ve got some energy moving through, but the wind and conditions are going to be the deciding factor most days. It’s a classic case of waiting for the right window.

The first few days are pretty grim. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are small, choppy, and blown out. The swell is tiny, and that onshore breeze is just ruining any chance of a clean wave. You’re looking at knee-high slop. Not worth getting wet.

Then things get a little better in size, but the wind stays messy. Sunday the 13th has a bit more push to it, but it’s still lumpy and cross-onshore. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are clean-ish but drop back down in size. It’s just not doing anything special. You’ll be scratching for a waist-high wave that’s closing out.

The first real bright spot comes on Wednesday afternoon, the 16th. The swell starts to fill in a little, and we get some clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s a start, but not the full story.

Thursday morning, the 17th, is the standout of this first week. It’s not huge, pushing around 4ft, but that offshore wind from the NNE makes the point at El Suicidio (El Suicidio) look really fun. The swell is coming from the SSE, which is just about right for this spot. The energy is moderate at (206), and it’s clean, lined-up, and running. This is the day to get out there. Only catch is that it might be a bit inconsistent, so be patient.

After that, we hit a lull. Things die right down from the 18th through the 21st. Tiny waves, weak energy, and just nothing worth your time. It’s a real flat spell for a few days.

But hold on, because around the 22nd, the ocean wakes up. We get a big swell pulse, but it’s coming with strong, onshore winds. Tuesday the 22nd sees a jump up to 10ft, with very strong energy (2191), but it’s a junky, blown-out mess. That’s when you start thinking about the kite gear instead of a surfboard. The winds are just too strong and onshore for any kind of decent paddle surfing.

That energy hangs around for a couple of days, but the wind starts to ease off. By Thursday the 24th, the wind swings offshore from the NW, and the swell has settled to a solid 4ft from the SSE. It’s clean and glassy. This is your second good window. It won't have the punch of the swell two days prior, but the quality will be much better. This and the 17th are the two sessions to be eyeing off.

Big picture: if you’re flexible, there’s two good mornings to get out over the next couple of weeks. The rest is a battle against onshore winds and flat spells.

Rusty

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