Escolleras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Escolleras, a beginner-friendly spot that’s exposed to the SW swell window. The water is sitting at 88°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be swimming in a warm bath.

The first proper window kicks off on Wednesday the 29th of July. The afternoon brings a 6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, pushing moderate wave energy (1494). It’s a bit on the bigger side, but the wind is a light onshore breeze from the SSW, which makes it average. The real standout is Thursday morning, the 30th. That’s your best bet early on. We’ve got a 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, moderate energy (1023), and the wind is glassy from the NNE – absolutely clean. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the size is manageable for confident beginners. Keep in mind, crowds can be an issue here, so get in early.

Friday the 31st morning is still clean with a 4ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and light cross-offshore wind. Good waves, but the energy is dropping (607). By the afternoon, the wind swings cross-on and it gets choppy. Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd are small and messy – the swell drops below 3ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-shore. Not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 3rd of August morning is a sneaky little gem. It’s tiny – just 3ft – but with a 14-second period and glassy conditions from the NNE. For a beginner, that’s a fun, clean wave. The energy is light (308), but it’s all about the quality.

The surf fades into the middle of the week. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are tiny, with swell under 2ft. Best to save your energy. Things start to look interesting again from Thursday the 6th of August morning: a 2ft SW swell, 13 seconds, and light offshore wind from the NNE. Clean, but small.

Now, the second week gets a bit more exciting. Friday the 7th of August morning is a standout: 3ft SSW swell, a very long 18-second period, and light offshore wind. That’s a proper groundswell, and with clean conditions, it’ll peel nicely. The energy is moderate (803). Saturday the 8th morning is also glassy with a 4ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and clean – another top pick. Sunday the 9th morning is cross-offshore and clean too, with a 4ft SSW swell, 14 seconds.

Monday the 10th of August morning is a classic: 2ft SW swell, but with a massive 21-second period. That’s about as long as it gets. It’ll be glassy with a light offshore from the north. The wave energy is moderate (725). For a point break or reef, this would be the call, but at Escolleras, it’s still a fun wave with long gaps between sets.

Tuesday the 11th of August morning is the big one. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell, 18 seconds, and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong (1193). This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is still okay for confident intermediates, but the period is long, so expect some power. If you’re a beginner, maybe sit this one out.

The final few days – Wednesday the 12th through Thursday the 13th – stay clean in the mornings with 4ft to 4ft SW swell, 15-16 seconds, and light winds. Good, consistent surf right through to the end of the outlook.

Overall, the best windows are Thursday morning the 30th of July and Tuesday morning the 11th of August. Get on them.

That’s how it’s looking. Stay stoked.

Rusty

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