Fuero de la Bajeta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming our way at Fuero de la Bajeta. I’ve got to be straight with you – this isn’t a classic, and a lot of the next two weeks looks pretty average. But there are a couple of moments that might just get you out of bed.

Right now, we’re into Thursday the 3rd of September with a small, short period NNE swell at 3ft and a period of just 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is weak at 139 and the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, which is keeping things clean. The water is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s surfable but very ordinary – not worth getting too excited about. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph and the conditions go downhill.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are pretty poor. Swell drops right off – we’re talking 2ft to 3ft, with weak energy readings between 81 and 95. Winds are mostly cross or cross-off, but the waves just aren’t there. You’d be better off doing something else.

We start seeing a bit more push from Sunday the 6th into Monday the 7th. Swell builds to 3ft–4ft but the period stays short around 6–7 seconds. The energy on Monday morning bumps up to 444, which is moderate, and it’s clean with a cross-off breeze. It’s still marginal though – more of a grovel than a groomer. Not the standout.

Now, a little window of hope appears Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning sees the swell holding at 5ft from the NNE, period stretches to 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 536 – that’s moderate and punchy. Winds are cross-off from the NE at 12 mph, keeping the surface clean. This is the best morning on offer. It’s not huge, but it’s the most energy we’ll see with decent shape. Still, it’s only rated as marginal – tide might mess with it, so pick your moment.

The rest of the first week into the second week is a long, drawn-out run of mediocrity. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Thursday the 17th of September, we’re stuck with small, short-period swell, mostly 3ft–4ft at 7–8 seconds. Winds stay cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves just lack any real power or push. The energy readings are all over the place but mostly in the moderate range. Nothing really stands out. It’s more of a longboard or funboard kind of stretch.

There is one late novelty: Monday the 14th of September. The afternoon shows a 3ft swell from the NNW but with a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s groundswell, and combined energy is 248. It’s small, but those long lines could wrap in and offer something a bit more lined up than the short-period junk. Given it’s a reef break and the optimum direction is NW, this actually matches up nicely. If you’re patient and don’t mind small waves, this could be the most interesting, clean surf of the whole outlook. But it’s a long way out, so don’t book your flights yet – it’s a promising look, not a guarantee.

Into the final days, Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th, the wind goes cross-shore and gets a bit messy, with moderate cross-chop. The swell stays around 4ft at 7 seconds, but the quality drops. Not the way you want to end the run.

Best bet: If you’re chasing the biggest, cleanest combo, aim for Tuesday morning the 8th of September. That 5ft NNE swell with 8 seconds and 12 mph cross-off winds is the most solid offering. For the more experienced surfer who wants something a bit more refined, keep an eye on Monday afternoon the 14th of September – that long period NNW groundswell could make the reef sing.

Stay patient, keep the wax soft.

Rusty.

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