Ensenada Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ll level with you, crew. It’s Rusty here, and we’re looking at a pretty flat spell for Ensenada. The truth is, for the next couple of weeks, there just isn’t much to get excited about. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions and not a single standout session, so let’s walk through it.

We kick things off Sunday the 13th of September with some waist to chest high swell, around 5 feet from the south, but the wind is onshore and bumpy. The energy’s moderate (421), but the quality just isn’t there. That same pulse holds into the afternoon with a bit more energy (548), but the wind swings cross-shore and it’s a messy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 14th drops right off. Swell’s down to about 3 feet, but the period jumps to a long 18 seconds from the southwest. That’s groundswell, which would be a treat if it was clean, but it’s cross-onshore and the surf’s marginal. Combined energy is moderate (698). Still, it’s not really doing it for me. Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same: knee to waist high, weak energy (between 400 and 600), and cross-onshore breeze. The ocean’s just not cooperating.

Thursday the 17th through Friday the 18th, we’re looking at small, weak swell around 3 to 3 feet, energy dropping into the 200-300 range. The wind stays cross-onshore, so expect chop. Saturday the 19th brings a tiny 2-foot pulse but with a very long 19-second period, which could wrap into the point if the wind was right. But it’s not – still a gentle breeze onshore. Total dud.

The second week doesn’t get any better. From Sunday the 20th onward, swell sizes hover around 2 to 3 feet, periods between 7 and 14 seconds, and energy mostly below 300. The wind does occasionally turn offshore or light, but the waves are just too small to make it worthwhile. By Thursday the 25th, we start seeing a slight uptick: Friday the 26th shows a 4-foot southwest swell with moderate energy (426), but the cross-onshore wind kills it. Saturday the 27th has a similar story, and even into Sunday the 28th, the forecast is marginal at best. Still, light wind days are rare, and with the water temp feeling pretty average for this time of year, you’d be better off waiting for a proper pulse.

Bottom line: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Ensenada’s just not firing. If you’re desperate, the best chance might be a sneaky glassy morning on the 27th or 28th, but don’t hold your breath. It tends not to stay this quiet forever – forecasts can change, and when they do, I’ll be here to tell you.

Stay patient, Rusty.

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