Escolleras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up. The first few days are a bit cleaner, but the real standouts are scattered through the whole period. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.

The first real action kicks off Monday morning, September 7th, at Escolleras. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, and exposed to the south-west. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW swell, with a period of 14 seconds, giving it a nice long-period groundswell feel. The wind is glassy from the NE, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (790). It’s a great way to start the period.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, is also a good one. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, but the period is still a decent 13 seconds. Glassy conditions again from the north. The energy is a bit lower (498), but it’s still a clean, fun morning.

Now, Wednesday morning, September 9th, is a little better. The swell is 3ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is offshore from the north, keeping it clean. The energy is starting to build (633), and the waves should have some real shape.

Thursday morning, September 10th, is a strong option. The swell is 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the north, so the faces will be clean. The energy is solid (896). This is a good one.

Friday morning, September 11th, is another clean glassy morning. The swell is 4ft from the SW, period 15 seconds. The energy is still good (696). It’s a classic.

The weekend mornings are smaller but still worth a paddle. Saturday morning, September 12th, has a 3ft swell with a clean cross-off breeze. Sunday morning, September 13th, is even smaller at 2ft, but the wind is a light cross-off from the east. The energy is low (345), but for a beginner spot, it’s still manageable.

Now, the standout of the first week is definitely Wednesday morning, September 16th. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNE. The energy is over 1000 (1098), which is strong. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. At 5ft, it’s right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s going to be firing. That’s the one to circle.

The following week has some promising mornings too. Tuesday morning, September 15th, has a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (883). Another good one. Sunday morning, September 20th, is also a top pick: a 4ft SW swell, 19-second period, glassy conditions, and energy at 1167. That’s a very strong, long-period groundswell. It’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks epic.

Keep in mind that Escolleras can get crowded, so you’ll want to be early for the best of it. The long-period swells (like the 16-19 second ones) will be better shaped and have more energy, but they can also break a bit straight at a beach break. That said, for a beginner-friendly spot, the consistency and clean conditions will make up for it.

There’s a small gap in the afternoons, with many of them being marginal or poor, but the mornings are where the magic is. If you can get out before lunch, you’ll be happy.

Rusty out.

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