Escollera Necochea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Escollera Necochea.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough start. The first few days are a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are a mess – strong cross-shore winds up to 28 mph and lumpy, choppy conditions with swell over 8 ft. It’s just not fun out there. The combined swell energy is between 832 and 1625 (moderate to strong), but with that wind, it’s all for the kite crew.

Things start to turn around by Monday the 10th, but it’s still marginal. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no worries there. Tuesday morning the 11th is where it gets interesting. That’s your standout window. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the SSE with a long 12-second period, light offshore wind from the NW at just 6 mph, and the combined energy is a solid 987 (moderate). That’s proper groundswell energy, and for a spot like this that’s an exposed beach and reef setup, those long-period lines should hold up nicely. It’s going to be clean, with some proper shape. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so get out early.

From Wednesday the 12th through Friday the 14th, the swell drops but stays rideable. Clean conditions with cross-offshore winds, and heights around 3 ft to 4 ft (S/S direction, 10-second period). The combined energy drops from 465 down to 126 (weak to moderate). It’s small, but fun for a longboard or a fish. The weekend of the 15th and 16th goes flat, with barely any energy (22 to 60), so don’t bother.

Now, looking further out, there’s a big pulse forecast for Tuesday the 18th. The combined energy jumps to a massive 4456 (very strong), with a 15 ft swell from the SE at 10 seconds. That’s way too big for this break – the file says it’s predicted to be too big, and with 19 mph cross-shore winds, it’s a full-on weather event. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are still huge (10 ft to 12 ft) but with strong onshore winds and messy conditions. Only for experts, and even then, not great.

A late hopeful sign: Friday the 21st sees a clean-up with offshore winds (N, 16-22 mph) and a 5 ft to 5 ft SSE swell, but the combined energy is only 375 to 501 (moderate). It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only clean option in the second week. Sunday the 23rd has a 7 ft S swell with a 12-second period and clean cross-offshore winds, but the conditions are still listed as marginal. Keep an eye on that one.

Overall, don’t waste your time until Tuesday morning the 11th. That’s the best on offer – clean, offshore, proper groundswell. After that, it’s a long wait for anything else worth paddling out for.

Rusty.

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