Escollera Necochea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. We’ve only got one spot on the radar this time: Escollera Necochea.

This is a 16-day outlook, and to be honest, the next couple of weeks are mostly a write-off for proper surfing. There are long gaps with nothing worthwhile. We’ll go day by day.

Right now, we’ve got a little bit of surf on Tuesday morning the 8th. A tiny 2 ft swell from the south, period around 8 seconds. Combined wave energy is weak (74). Water temp is 51°F, which is about average for the time of year – no surprise there. Wind is a moderate offshore breeze from the NNW, so the surf is clean but very small. It’s surfable, but only just. Expect it to be very ordinary.

Tuesday afternoon and all of Wednesday the 9th are poor. The swell drops even further, and winds go cross-off or cross. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday 10th morning offers a brief sliver of hope with a 2 ft south swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. But the energy is still low (68). The afternoon turns onshore.

Friday 11th through Saturday 12th we see a spike in swell height – up to 8 ft on Friday afternoon. But it’s short period (5-7 seconds) and the wind is howling from the SSE at 15-22 mph, cross-onshore or onshore. The water will be lumpy and choppy. Combined wave energy jumps to moderate on Friday (108) and then strong Saturday (669, 658). But the wind and short period ruin it for paddle surfing. With that setup and strong cross-onshore wind, this is more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional wave.

Sunday 13th is where we get the standout of this whole outlook. On Sunday afternoon, heading into the second week, the wind drops to glassy from the NW – yes, glassy. The swell is 4 ft from the south with a period of 9 seconds, and combined energy is moderate (230). This is the one to circle. Clean, groomed conditions with a long, long period groundswell. That 9-second period at Escollera, which is a beach and reef setup, should produce some long, lined-up waves. It’s the best on offer, and it’s actually good. The break is very consistent, which helps.

Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th go downhill fast. More onshore wind, rising swell but poor quality.

Wednesday 16th morning is onshore, lumpy 6 ft. Not good.

Then on Thursday 17th morning we get another potential look. A 4 ft swell from the south, 9-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the north. Combined energy is moderate (300). It’s clean, but the moderate breeze is a bit stronger than the glassy Sunday. It’s a marginal call, but rideable.

From Friday 18th onward it’s tiny, with onshore winds and combined energy dropping below 100, then to single digits. The last half of the second week is a total blank.

So, to sum it up: Sunday 13th afternoon is the clear standout – glassy, clean, 4 ft south swell. Thursday 17th morning is a second option if you’re desperate for a paddle, but the wind will be up.

Rusty.

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