Escolleras Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the forecast for Escolleras. This spot is a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, and it’s set to handle a good run of SSW to SW groundswell over the next couple of weeks. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 88°, which is a nice little bonus. The combined swell energy is mostly in the moderate range, with a few standout days pushing into that strong zone.

We kick off Monday morning, 7 September, with a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, period a solid 14 seconds, and a light NE breeze off the land. The energy’s reading 790 (moderate), and it’s lookin’ very good. Monday afternoon gets a bit iffy with onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.

Tuesday morning, 8 September, drops a touch to 3ft, but the wind is glassy out of the north. That’s a proper session for the beginner crew—clean, easy, and the energy’s still there at 498. Wednesday morning, 9 September, picks up again with 3ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and that NNE offshore wind. It’s clean and very good.

Thursday morning, 10 September, is a solid call: 4ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and a cross-offshore breeze out of the north. Energy’s at 885 (moderate). It’s looking very good. Friday morning, 11 September, is the same size and direction, but with glassy conditions—absolutely pristine. Get out there.

Now, for the standout. Tuesday morning, 15 September, is the pick of the bunch. We’ve got 4ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, with zero wind—dead calm and glassy. The combined energy is 1054 (strong). That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, clean as a whistle, and that long period will make the waves reel off nicely. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s worth it.

Wednesday morning, 16 September, has a risk of thunderstorms and 5ft swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s marginal. Skip it. Thursday morning, 17 September, bounces back with 4ft from the SSW, glassy conditions, and a very good rating. The energy’s 823 (moderate).

The second week keeps things ticking. Saturday morning, 19 September, has 3ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, and glassy winds—very good and clean. Sunday morning, 20 September, is glassy with 3ft from the SW, period 19 seconds, and energy at 932 (moderate). Very good again.

But the real long-range standout is Monday morning, 21 September. 4ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, glassy conditions, and energy at 1118 (strong). That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, and it’s the best of the second week. The following Tuesday morning, 22 September, is also very good with 4ft and glassy winds.

A couple of things to keep in mind: this long-period groundswell (over 15 seconds) can break a bit straight at some beach breaks, but Escolleras handles it well. The crowds are marked as “often” here, so expect company, especially on those clean mornings. If you’re a beginner, stay away from the 4ft+ days—that’s getting a bit big. The afternoons are mostly a write-off with onshore or cross-onshore winds, so stick to the mornings.

Rusty.

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