Guiones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a stretch of surf coming, but you gotta be patient. The early part of the week is pretty quiet, but things start to build and then really get going towards the end of the run.

For the first few days, starting Sunday July 12th, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some small swell around 3ft from the SW, but the wind is all wrong with a cross-onshore breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy. Monday the 13th sees things clean up nicely though. A light offshores in the morning and the swell, while small at 2ft from the SW, has decent period. It’s clean and the energy is moderate (362). Tuesday looks similar – offshore winds and clean surf, with the swell a touch bigger at 2ft. Wednesday and Thursday keep that same theme: small, clean, and on the glassy side. This is great for the beginners out there, but don’t expect any power. Through this whole first week the combined energy stays in the moderate range – think 300s to 500s.

Now, the weekend of July 18th and 19th starts to look more interesting. Saturday morning the 18th, we’ve got a clean 3ft swell with a 12-second period and the combined energy ramping up to 515. That’s a solid looking wave for Guiones. The wind is offshore from the ENE. Sunday the 19th is another standout morning – glassy, offshore, with 3ft of swell from the S. The sets are starting to have a bit more push to them.

But here’s where it gets exciting. The real fireworks are in the last few days. On Saturday July 25th, we’re looking at a proper groundswell event. The swell is from the SW with a very long period of 21 seconds and an energy reading of 1173 – that’s strong energy, no doubt. The height is 3ft, but with that kind of period, you’re going to get some long, clean lines and big gaps between sets. The wind is offshore in the morning, so it’ll be clean. This is the kind of day for the experienced crew – don’t take a foamie out for this one. Then Sunday July 26th is even bigger. We’re seeing 4ft swell from the SW, again with a long 19-second period. The energy readings just keep climbing, hitting 1478 in the morning. The wind is offshore and clean. Monday the 27th looks like the peak with 4ft swell and energy at 1487.

The standout is the period from Saturday the 25th through Monday the 27th. The quality of the swell combined with those perfect offshore winds is the best on offer. This is not for beginners; the long period and solid size mean it’s a proper groundswell that will wrap in nicely, but it needs a reef or point to really shine. Expect crowds at Guiones, it’s a popular spot and for good reason.

So the first week is small and clean for the learners, but the second week is where the real juice is. Get your board ready for that last weekend.

Rusty.

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