Explosivos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, we're looking at a pretty flat and underwhelming run for most of this stretch. The forecast has a lot of days with marginal surf and questionable tide conditions. The first real chance to get wet won't be until the end of the week, and even then, it's not a no-brainer.

The standout window, and the only one I'd really get excited about, is shaping up for Friday the 28th of August at Explosivos (sandbar). This spot is consistent and exposed to the SW, which is exactly what we need. On Friday afternoon, we're looking at a solid 7 ft of SW groundswell. The period is a nice 15 seconds, meaning proper lines of energy. The combined energy is strong at 2203, so there's plenty of punch. The real kicker is the wind: a light breeze from the south at 9 mph is a cross-on, but it's light enough to keep things from getting too messy. It's going to be a big, powerful wave, and for the advanced crew, this is the call of the period. Friday morning also has a decent 7 ft of swell, but it's a bit smaller.

Now, the rest of the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag of smaller, lower-energy swells. We've got a few mornings with light offshore winds, like on Wednesday the 26th of August with a light breeze from the SW, but the swell is only 2 ft from the SSW. The water is running at 68°F, which is a massive 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit.

Looking further out, the start of September sees a few more pulses of SW swell, but the energy is fluctuating. For instance, Thursday the 3rd of September has a 4 ft SW swell with a long 17-second period, giving a combined energy of 1018. The winds are light again, which is good, but the size is just average. On the 8th of September, we see another uptick with 5 ft of SW swell and a 16-second period, with energy up to 1554. That could be a decent session under similar light cross-on winds, but it's a long way out, so treat it as a promising but less certain option.

Overall, the pattern is pretty average. If you're not an advanced surfer, the bigger days on the 28th and 29th will be too much push. The rest of the time, you're looking at small, marginal waves that will need a good tide and a bit of luck. Don't get your hopes up for a classic run, but keep an eye on that Friday the 28th.

Rusty.

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