Escollera Necochea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Escollera Necochea, but it’s not all good news. The first few days are a real mixed bag with some solid swell but tricky winds, then things clean up nicely as we push into the second week. The real standout is looking like a beauty on the 8th of September.

The water is sitting at 50°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s a bit nippy, but nothing we haven’t felt before.

We kick off Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. There’s a solid 5ft SE swell, 14-second period, and the combined energy is a powerful 1224. That’s strong. The wind is off from the NNE at 15 mph, keeping things clean. It’s a good session for experienced surfers, but the conditions are a bit marginal, so pick your tides. The afternoon holds similar energy at 6ft, still offshore, and it’s called excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer in the first week.

Thursday the 27th drops off fast. A 4ft SE swell with 13-second period is there, but the wind swings cross-off to cross-on, and the energy drops to 400. The afternoon is a write-off with cross-on wind and choppy surf. Friday the 28th is tiny, with 2ft and 1ft swells, though Friday afternoon turns glassy. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Saturday the 29th through to Monday the 31st of August is a total dud – tiny waves, poor conditions, and a lot of wind. That’s a gap of about three days with nothing worth paddling for.

Tuesday the 1st of September isn’t much better. Swell tries to pick up to 4ft, but the wind is messy and cross-shore, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. Wednesday the 2nd is clean but small, with 3ft. Thursday the 3rd sees a pulse of 3ft S swell with 10-second period, energy at 192, and clean cross-off wind, but it’s still not a standout. Friday the 4th is a washout with strong onshore winds.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Saturday the 5th of September has a 3ft S swell, 11-second period, with a light offshore from the NNW. Combined energy is 449, it’s clean, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid pick up. The afternoon is even better with a 3ft S swell, 14-second period, glassy conditions, and energy at 426. That long period will make for some nice lines at this beach and reef setup.

Sunday the 6th is clean but smaller, with 2ft and offshore winds. Worth a look if you’re keen.

The real standout is Monday the 7th of September and Tuesday the 8th of September. On Monday morning, a 7ft SW swell rolls in, period at 7 seconds, with gentle offshore wind. By the afternoon, it’s 8ft SW, 8 seconds, and energy is a massive 721. Tuesday the 8th cranks up even more. Morning has 8ft S swell, 10-second period, and energy at 1154. The afternoon is the one to circle: 8ft S swell, 12-second period, combined energy of 1806, and glassy conditions with an offshore breeze. This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s only for experts at this size, but it’s going to be pumping. The long period will make the sets a bit more spaced out, but the shape should be excellent. Beware of crowds though, as it can get busy here.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September still have plenty of size (7ft and 6ft) but the winds get messy, making it choppy or cross-shore. There’s still surf, but it won’t be as clean as that Tuesday.

If you’re a paddle surfer, the setup on the 8th is your best bet. If the wind gets messy on the bigger days, this spot could be more interesting for the kite crew.

Rusty.

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