Escollera Necochea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us at Escollera Necochea over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some small windows of surfable waves, but nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick for work. The overall pattern is pretty lackluster, with a lot of "poor surf conditions" in the forecast. But there are a couple of moments where the stars align just enough for a paddle.

We kick things off on Monday, July 27th. The morning is actually the best of a very ordinary bunch. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell wrapping in, with a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE. The water temp is sitting at 51°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—a small gift from the ocean. The combined energy is weak, only 92, so don’t expect much push. The waves are there, but they’re small and a bit gutless. The afternoon sees a shift to a light rain and a cross-off wind, but the conditions are just poor.

The next real chance to get wet comes Wednesday, July 29th. The morning brings a little more size at 4ft from the SSW, with a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 171, which is moderate, so there’s a bit more life in the water. But the standout is Wednesday afternoon. The wind drops to glassy, which is a major positive. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, and with that clean surface, it’ll be your best chance for a fun, if small, session. This is the highlight of the week.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Thursday, July 30th, through to Sunday, August 2nd, conditions are mostly poor. The swell drops to 2ft or less, and the winds are messy. There’s a gap of about four days with no real recommendations.

We get a slight reprieve on Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th. The mornings will have surfable waves, around 2ft to 3ft, with clean conditions. The energy is weak to moderate, but it’s something. Then the wind picks up again on Wednesday, August 5th, with a fresh cross-onshore breeze messing things up.

Looking further out, the pick of the entire forecast is actually on Saturday, August 8th. The morning looks promising. We’ve got a 3ft ESE swell, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 196 (moderate), and most importantly, we’ve got a moderate offshore wind from the NNW. This is the best combination of clean conditions and decent swell energy in the 16-day window. The direction is from the ESE, which is alright for this spot. Keep in mind, with that longer period, it might wall up a bit at the beach, but the reef and river mouth sections could handle it well. The afternoon looks a bit messier with a cross-off breeze.

The following week is a bit of a washout again, with persistent onshore winds and lumpy conditions through to Tuesday, August 11th.

So, to wrap it up: Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, is your best bet for a small, glassy session. But if you’re looking for a bit more energy and clean offshore winds, circle Saturday, August 8th, on your calendar. It’s a long way out, so the forecast could change, but it’s the one that stands out.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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