Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright buddies, Rusty here to break down the next two weeks at Hornitos for those of you who think in feet and knots. Water temp is a toasty 65°F, a good 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like the tail end of summer is hanging on.

The swell comes in with some size straight away on Friday the 28th. We’ve got swell from the southwest at 7ft with a long 15-second period, and it’s packing some serious punch – combined energy is 1810, that’s strong. But the wind is onshore from the WSW at 6 mph in the morning, so while the interval is long and clean, the surface will be bumpy. It’ll be a tough paddle and a bumpy ride – only for the committed. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-on breeze up to 9 mph making it choppy.

Saturday the 29th drops to 6ft in the morning, still from the WSW and a 13-second period. Winds are cross-on at 6 mph. It’s a marginal situation, and by the afternoon it’s 5ft with more cross-on wind at 9 mph – pretty poor, not worth rushing.

Sunday the 30th, we get a slim window. Swell is down to 4ft, period back to 12 seconds. But here’s the key – the morning wind turns offshore from the west at only 3 mph. That’s near glassy. While the swell is smaller and the direction isn't perfect (WSW), the clean surface is a rare gem. The energy is at 488, so it’s not heavy, but for a fun, groomed session on a log, that short stretch is your best chance. The afternoon goes back to cross-on, so don't hang about.

From Monday the 31st through to the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, the swell drops under 4ft with periods down to 10 seconds and weak, choppy cross-winds. It’s flat and ugly.

Thursday the 3rd of September sees a little lift. The afternoon swell ticks up to 3ft, but with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy goes to 500. Winds are still cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph. That long period on a beach break like this can make it straight and dumpy – more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddlers. Not a great day for a clean ride.

Into the first week of September – around the 4th and 5th you’ll see swell of 4ft to 5ft from the SW. Winds stay light and cross-off/onshore, keeping it clean but small. The afternoon of the 5th gets a little better at 5ft with a 12-second period (energy 677), but the cross-on breeze means it’s still bumpy. It’s all marginal.

The second week, from September 8th, gets one more pulse. On the morning of Tuesday the 8th, the swell hits 4ft with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy hits 1029 (moderate/strong). The wind is light and offshore (WSW). That 17-second period is very long – it will wrap unpredictably, and likely close out at the beach breaks, so it’s only worth a look if you pick the right sandbank. The afternoon kicks up a cross-on breeze again.

After the 8th, it tapers off. From the 9th to the 12th of September, the swell drops back below 3ft, winds settle into a steady cross-on 9 mph from the SW. Energy drops down to the 200s. It’s weak and choppy, not a lot to offer.

For the standout, take that Sunday the 30th of August morning – the 4ft clean glass makes it the best bet for a relaxing, small-wave session without the drama. If you want the most power and don’t mind a bumpy surface, the morning of September 8th with its 4ft and long period offers the biggest grunt. Everything else is pretty much a write-off.

Rusty.

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