Focene or Baraonda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next sixteen days here are a tough stretch. Most of this period is flat or close to it, and the few tiny bumps that show up aren’t going to get your heart racing. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with only a couple of fleeting moments that might be worth a session.

The water is sitting at 84° – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but you will need patience.

The first real chance for anything happens on the morning of Wednesday, September 9th. Focene (Baraonda) picks up a small pulse from the WSW at 3ft with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is cross-shore from the south, so it’s not clean, just a bit of bump. The combined swell energy is weak (58). Not great, but it’s the first sign of life after a long flat spell. The afternoon gets a little more size, 4ft from the same direction, energy up to 140, but wind stays cross-shore and it’s still a bit messy.

Now, Thursday morning, September 10th – that’s probably the best you’re going to see. The swell is 4ft from the WSW, period 7 seconds, and the wind goes cross-offshore from the NNE at 10 mph. That cleans things up nicely. The combined energy is moderate (129). For a spot that’s been dead, this is the standout. The waves will be small but rideable, and the wind makes it actually look like a surf session. It’s a fairly consistent break, so you’ll get a few, but it’s not going to be pumping. Crowds are possible here on a good day, and with nothing else on offer, expect some company.

Friday morning, September 11th, offers a similar story – 4ft WSW, period 7 seconds, clean cross-off wind. Energy is 117. It’s a repeat of the day before, slightly smaller. Worth a look if you missed Thursday, but it’s the second-best option.

After that, it drops off hard. Saturday the 12th morning has a tiny 1ft pulse with offshore wind, but you’re really stretching for a wave. From the 13th onward, it’s basically flat – day after day of nothing but wind ripples and glassy mornings with no swell. The long gap from the afternoon of the 11th right through to the end of the forecast period is quiet. If you’re not a beginner, there’s nothing here to get excited about. Even for a beginner, the best days are just small, clean ankle-to-knee sliders.

So, to sum it up: keep your eyes on Thursday morning, September 10th, and maybe Friday morning, September 11th. That’s your window. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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