El Zunzal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a bloody good feeling about the next couple of weeks at El Zunzal. This is a classic point break that’s consistent, exposed to the SSW swell, and it’s gonna be firing. The water’s sitting at a warm 86°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern is set: we’ve got a solid SSW groundswell rolling in, with long 16-second periods at the start, meaning proper energy and nice lines. The combined energy is moderate to strong (762 on Friday morning), and it’s only going to build. The standout is hands down Saturday the 29th – morning session. That’s the pick of the bunch. We’ve got 5ft of clean SW swell, glassy as a mirror with zero wind, and the energy is pumping (1169). It’s a touch over 5ft, so it’s getting into the bracket for experienced surfers, but the point break setup will handle it beautifully. The swell direction is bang on the optimum SSW, so expect long, walling rides.

Friday morning the 28th kicks things off with 3ft SSW swell, glassy NNE breeze at 3 mph, and 16-second periods. The energy is moderate (762), and the waves will be clean and fun for all levels. Friday afternoon gets a bit tacky with onshore wind, so skip it.

Saturday afternoon the 29th is a write-off with onshore wind, but Sunday morning the 30th is back on – 5ft SW swell, glassy ESE breeze, good energy (797), and 14-second periods. It’s very good, but not quite as epic as Saturday morning.

Monday morning the 31st is a solid option with 4ft SW swell, glassy calm, and moderate energy (492). The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be slick. The rest of the week sees the swell dip a bit, with smaller 3ft to 3ft waves and cross-shore or onshore winds that mess up the quality. Thursday morning September 3rd is a surprise – glassy calm with 3ft SSW swell, 16-second periods, and moderate energy (505). Worth a paddle if you’re keen.

Now, the real juice comes back on Saturday September 5th. Morning session: 6ft SSW swell, glassy ENE breeze at 3 mph, and massive energy (1395). This is solid groundswell with 16-second periods, and it’s getting up there in size – definitely for the experienced crew. The point will handle it, but it’ll be a bit of a beast. The afternoon has onshore wind, so stick to the morning.

Sunday September 6th is another good one with 5ft SSW swell, glassy calm, and strong energy (844). The wind is dead, so it’ll be clean. The following week continues with a mix of 4ft to 4ft SSW swell, with plenty of glassy mornings on the 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. The periods stay long, mostly 14 to 16 seconds, so the waves will have plenty of push. The 8th is a bit smaller and cross-shore, so not ideal.

There’s a handful of standouts, but the best on offer is Saturday August 29th morning. If you’re planning ahead, Saturday September 5th morning is the other big one, but it’s a bit more for the experienced lot. The crowds can be a thing here sometimes, but with these conditions, it’ll be worth fighting for a spot.

Rusty.

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