El Zunzal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the goods for ya on the upcoming swell at El Zunzal.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf over the next couple of weeks. It kicks off right away with some proper groundswell. The water is sitting at 86°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, Sunday morning, September 6th. Glassy conditions, a clean 5ft of SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period. The wave energy is strong, coming in at (943). This is about as clean as it gets – point break perfection with light offshore winds. It’s an intermediate spot, and with those conditions, it’s the best on offer for the whole outlook. Expect classic, lined-up waves.

Come Sunday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets a bit messy, but don’t sweat it. Monday morning, September 7th, we’re back into glassy conditions with a slightly smaller 4ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. Still great energy (645) and real clean.

Tuesday morning the 8th is another glassy morning with a smaller 3ft SSW swell (589), and the period drops to 13 seconds. Still fun, clean waves for the stronger paddlers.

Wednesday morning, September 9th, the wind goes dead calm. Absolutely glassy. The swell drops to 3ft but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds from the SSW. Energy is moderate (463). At a point break like this, that long period will produce some beautiful, lined-up walls. A real gem of a session.

Thursday morning, September 10th, we see a pulse of energy, with the swell building back to 3ft but the period stays long at 17 seconds (991 – strong energy). Glassy winds again. This is another standout morning. Clean, punchy, and well-shaped.

The pattern keeps rolling. Friday morning, September 11th, 4ft SSW, 16 seconds, glassy (768 energy). Same story – excellent. Saturday morning, September 12th, 3ft SW, glassy (455).

Things back off a touch after that, with smaller 2ft to 3ft days through Sunday and Monday, but still plenty of clean glassy windows for a patient surfer. The second week is quieter, but we’ve got a few more zingers.

Tuesday morning, September 15th, glassy and a 3ft SSW swell at a very long 18 seconds. Energy climbs back to (583). A good, clean morning for the longboard or a step-up.

Then we see another little pulse. Wednesday morning, September 16th, 4ft SSW at 16 seconds, glassy (818). Thursday morning, September 17th, 3ft SSW, glassy (807). Friday morning, September 18th, 2ft but a monster 20-second period from the SSW – glassy (514). For a point break, that’s going to be some long, drawn-out, super-smooth lines.

The very tail end shows a couple more clean mornings on the 19th and 20th, with 2ft and 3ft swells at 19 seconds. Not huge, but clean and fun.

Overall, El Zunzal is the play. It’s consistent, it’s a point break that loves this SSW direction, and we have multiple mornings with glassy conditions. The standout days are Sunday the 6th and Thursday the 10th for the combination of good size and perfect conditions. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, and with this forecast, expect company on those glassy mornings. It’s worth it.

Rusty.

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