Explosivos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down what’s on offer at Explosivos.

Right from the start, the conditions are average at best with light cross-onshore breezes and swell heights that don’t really fire you up. The water temperature is 69°, running nearly 7° warmer than what you’d expect around here this time of year – that's a big anomaly and you’ll definitely notice it when you get wet.

Saturday the 29th of August comes in with a 6ft SW swell but the wind is cross-on, and the combined energy of all swells directed here is strong at 1435. The wave note says it’s marginal due to the tide and those small ripples from the wind. The swell drops quickly going into Sunday and Monday, with Monday morning seeing a 4ft SW swell and a period dropping to 12 seconds. Energy falls into the 600s by Monday.

Through Tuesday the 1st of September to Thursday the 3rd, swell heights stay under 4ft with periods ranging from 12 to 17 seconds. Energy climbs back up on Thursday morning, hitting 1109 with a long 17-second period from the SW, but it’s still cross-on. It’s rideable but nothing to write home about.

Friday the 4th of September is when things turn. The morning shows a 6ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a strong energy reading of 1868. The afternoon cleans up with a slight air, a 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds, energy at 1442, and the wave commentary gives it a 3. That’s the best session of the first half of the outlook.

Saturday the 5th keeps a 6ft SW swell in the morning, period 14s, energy 1091, but it’s still cross-on. From Sunday into Monday the swell fades back to between 4ft and 4ft.

Tuesday the 8th of September could be worth a look. Both the morning and afternoon show a 4ft to 5ft SW swell, 14 to 15 second period, and energy of 1137 and 1032. Winds stay light and cross-on, and the wave scores hit a 3 again.

But the real story lands on Sunday the 13th of September. That morning a 7ft southerly swell rolls in with a short 8-second period and energy at 1461. The wind is offshore from the west and light. The wave comment says wind and tide are good but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. By the afternoon it hits 8ft. That’s strictly for the experts.

So here’s my call. If you’re experienced and know the break inside out, Sunday the 13th of September morning is your shot – just expect heavy water. For everyone else, Friday the 4th of September afternoon offers the cleanest, most forgiving waves with that 6ft SW groundswell and barely any wind.

Outside of that, the bulk of the next week and a half is small and average, so patience is the name of the game.

- Rusty

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