El Zunzal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. We’re looking at a solid two-week stretch here focused on one spot: El Zunzal. This is a point break that loves a good SSW swell, and we’ve got a proper run of clean mornings lined up. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 86°, which is right about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern for the next week is clear: light offshore or glassy mornings, with a bit of a sea breeze kicking in each afternoon that ruins it. The real quality is in those early sessions.

Tuesday 14th kicks things off, and honestly, it’s one of the best on offer. Tuesday morning delivers a clean 3ft of SSW swell with a 13-second period. That’s a nice, grunty groundswell with plenty of energy (526). The wind is light offshore from the NNE, and the water looks smooth. Expect very good, clean surf. Perfect for an intermediate surfer. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th are more of the same story: fun, clean mornings in the 3ft to 3ft range with offshore breezes. Good, but not as punchy as Tuesday.

Friday 17th morning is a standout. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be, with a clean 2ft SSW swell. The energy is still moderate (337), but that glassy surface is a major positive. Expect clean, long lines off the point.

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th follow the same script: clean mornings with NNE or light easterly breezes. Sunday morning’s swell has a very long 19-second period, which is a true groundswell. It’ll be powerful and offer long waits between sets, but it might break a bit straight on the point if the tide is wrong. Still, glassy and 2ft of that long-period energy (361) will be a treat.

Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st mornings are absolute magic with zero wind and glassy conditions. The swell is a clean 3ft to 3ft from the SW, with a 15 to 16-second period. The wave energy is solid (445-462). These are prime sessions.

By Wednesday 22nd, the swell starts to taper off a bit, dropping to 2ft, but still glassy and clean. Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th are smaller, weaker days. It’s surfable but ordinary.

Then, the big one: Saturday 25th July morning. This is the heavyweight champion of the outlook. The forecast shows 3ft of SSW swell, but the period is a monster 21 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1024. The wind is glassy calm. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers; that deep-water groundswell will be wrapping hard around the point. Not a day for beginners at over 3ft with that power.

Sunday 26th and Monday 27th mornings are still very good, with clean 3ft to 4ft swell and strong energy (969-978). Tuesday 28th morning is another absolute standout: glassy conditions, 4ft of SW swell, and a massive 1026 in combined energy. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers again.

It fades a bit by Wednesday 29th morning, but still clean and fun at 4ft with a 16-second period and a calm wind.

So, if I had to pick one or two absolute standouts, I’m locking in Tuesday 14th morning for the first week, and the Saturday 25th morning as the long-range prize. That last one is a bit further out, so less certain, but the data looks incredible. Don't sleep on Tuesday 28th morning either.

-Rusty

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