El Tizate Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what El Tizate has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a tough slog. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and just plain ordinary surf from now until around the 20th. The energy is almost non-existent, with readings often below 20 (just 4 on Tuesday morning) and the swell barely pushing 0.6 ft to 2 ft. For most of that time, the wind is light or glassy, but there’s just no power in the water to work with. You’ll be staring at a lake. There’s a little pulse showing up around the 17th with combined energy hitting 111, but it’s still only 1.0 ft and described as very ordinary. You’d be better off waiting.

Now, hang on to your board, because the real story here is the last couple of days of the run. The standout action is slated for Monday, July 21st, and Tuesday, July 22nd.

On Monday the 21st, we finally get some proper swell. The morning sees a 7 ft swell from the SW, building to 8 ft in the afternoon. The standout here is the wind – it’s dead calm, glassy. The energy jumps up to a solid 1376 in the morning and 1617 in the afternoon, which is strong stuff. The period hangs around 12 seconds, so it’s a nice groundswell with good shape. It’s pushing past 8 ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. It’s going to be a proper session for those with the skills.

Tuesday the 22nd keeps the good run going. A similar 7 ft SW swell, period still at 12 seconds, and again, glassy conditions with the wind swinging calm from the SW. The energy is still very high at 1298. It’s another day for the experts, but for them, it’ll be magic.

The break itself is El Tizate. It’s an inconsistent spot that’s sheltered, so it takes a proper swell like this to fire. And when it does, with the optimum swell coming from the NW and this big SW groundswell wrapping in, it should be lined up nicely. Just know that it can get crowded here sometimes, so get in early.

So, the takeaway: a massive dry spell, and then one killer window for the experienced surfer right at the end of the 16-day window. Keep an eye on that forecast.

Rusty.

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