Escollera Necochea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Escollera Necochea. We’ve got a 16-day window, but don’t rush to grab your board just yet – there’s a big quiet spell at the start with nothing really worth paddling out for.

The early part of the week is a write-off. Tuesday afternoon (1st) is a write-off with weak 2ft SW swell, short 7-second period, and a cross-on wind making a mess. The combined energy is a paltry 45 (weak). Wednesday (2nd) looks cleaner with offshore wind, but the swell is still tiny and weak. It stays like that through Thursday and Friday – small, weak, and messy. The water temp is sitting at 51°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't freeze your feet off, but there's nothing to ride.

Now, hold on to your wetsuits because Saturday the 5th is a beast. We’re looking at a massive 10ft SSW swell, but it’s coming with a strong onshore wind from the SSE at 25 mph. The combined energy is a whopping 1282 (strong), but that onshore wind is going to absolutely shred it. This is not for the faint-hearted – it’s big, raw, and ugly. Honestly, for most of us, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Sunday the 6th remains big and messy, with 8ft SSE swell and still onshore wind.

Finally, we get a window. Monday the 7th is the standout. The morning brings a clean 5ft SE swell (9-second period) with a light offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is a solid 416 (moderate). The afternoon gets even better: glassy conditions with a light 4ft ESE swell and 336 energy. This is the best on offer – clean, rideable, and a good size for intermediates. The wind is glassy or light offshore, so the waves will be clean. Keep in mind, this is a beach and reef setup, so the longer 9-second period should give some decent shape.

Tuesday the 8th is smaller and cleaner again, but the swell drops to 2ft, so it’s more of a funboard or longboard day. After that, we fall into another hole. From the 9th through the 11th, the swell is tiny or non-existent, with a brief uptick on the 11th morning to 5ft, but it’s short period (6 seconds) and messy.

The second week offers a bit of hope. Saturday the 12th has a solid 8ft SSW swell with a 11-second period – that’s groundswell, and it’s got plenty of grunt (1540 combined energy). The morning is a cross-shore wind, which might leave some chop, but the afternoon is milder with a gentle cross-shore. This is a good wave for experienced surfers, but that 8ft is getting into expert territory, especially at a beach and reef break. The long period will make the sets powerful and clean, but at a beach break, it might break a bit too straight. It’s promising, but remember, it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it.

The rest of the second week drops off again, with wind and swell not aligning. The 13th to the 15th is mostly onshore or cross-on, with the swell fading. The 14th has a strong 28 mph cross-on wind, so that’s a skip.

So, bottom line: the absolute best window is Monday the 7th. Get out there for the morning or afternoon for clean, glassy conditions. If you can handle some size and are looking for a challenge, Saturday the 12th is your other shot, but be ready for bigger waves. The rest of the period is a snooze, so pick your days wisely.

Rusty, signing off.

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