Ensenada Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Ensenada in feet and degrees Fahrenheit.

First up, Sunday the 16th: we got a tiny 3ft SW groundswell, long period at 16 seconds, moderate energy at 690. Water temp is 70°F, which is much warmer than normal — over 5° above the long-term average. Wind’s cross from the south at 9 mph, so not clean. Tide’s iffy. Not a great start.

Monday the 17th bumps to 4ft, still a nice 14-second groundswell. Monday afternoon gets interesting: winds shift cross-offshore from the SE at 9 mph, and the report says clean. Energy’s still moderate at 531, but clean waves are always worth a look.

Now Tuesday the 18th morning is the standout for the advanced crew. Swell hits 7ft from the SW, 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1498 — strong wave energy. Wind’s cross from the SSE at 9 mph, so there’s some chop. Swell’s over 5ft, so it’s expert territory. Later Tuesday afternoon holds 7ft but with stronger cross-wind at 12 mph. If you’re experienced, Tuesday morning is the session.

Wednesday the 19th drops to 7ft, but period shortens to 10 seconds and wind turns more onshore. Thursday the 20th down to 5–6ft, period only 9 seconds. Not worth it. By Friday and Saturday the 21st-22nd, swell fades hard to 3ft. Saturday morning the 22nd has glassy wind from the SW at 3 mph, but the swell’s tiny and weak at 191 energy. A longboard might get you a couple grovelers.

Then the dead zone hits. From Sunday the 23rd through Wednesday the 27th morning, we got swells under 3ft, short periods, cross-onshore or onshore winds, and “poor surf conditions.” That’s a solid 4-day gap. Thursday the 27th morning shows 2ft with a 19-second period, but wind is cross-onshore and the size is too small to do anything with.

Friday the 28th brings a pulse: 4ft from the SW, 16-second period, 618 energy. Winds are onshore or light cross-onshore through the weekend. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th hold around 4–4ft, periods 12–14 seconds, moderate energy between 532 and 613. By Monday the 31st morning, we see 4ft, 13-second period, 924 energy — that’s the best combo of size and energy in the second week. Still cross-onshore wind, so not pristine, but a good option for the experienced.

Best bet overall: Tuesday the 18th morning for the big 7ft SW groundswell with strong energy. Second best: Monday the 31st morning for a solid 4ft with good period and moderate-strong energy. Beginners should sit this whole stretch out — too big or too weak, with wind all over the place.

Stay sharp.

\- Rusty

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