Hornitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. The next couple of weeks are a mix of flat spells and a late kick of real swell, but you’re going to need to be patient.

First thing – the water’s sitting at about 64°, which is roughly 4° warmer than it should be this time of year. That’s a genuine bonus, don’t ignore it.

The first few days are a bit of a bust. Monday afternoon has some swell, but it’s weak, cross-onshore, and lumpy – not worth getting wet for. Tuesday and Wednesday morning have a bit more size, but the wind’s going to make it messy. That Wednesday morning window is your first real chance – glassy and clean with a 3ft SW swell, but still on the smaller side.

From Thursday through the following weekend, it’s mostly small and poor. Think waist-high slop with a light cross-onshore breeze. There’s a moment on Saturday the 22nd afternoon where it turns glassy, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s a longboard day at best. Not much to get fired up about.

The real story is at the end of the run. Around Friday the 28th, you’ll see it start to build. By Saturday the 29th, a proper swell arrives – 7ft from the WSW with a 15 second period and strong energy (1700). That’s the standout. It’s a powerful groundswell with some real punch. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’ll be the best surf we’ve seen in the whole forecast. This one is for the experienced crew – that size is way too much for beginners.

Sunday the 30th holds up too, with 5ft to 5ft and lighter winds. It’s promising, but it’s a week out, so don’t make plans just yet – long-range stuff is always a gamble. After that Monday, it fades and the wind picks back up, so that Saturday is your golden ticket.

One last thing – Hornitos is a consistent break, and it’s fairly exposed to the SW. When that bigger swell hits, the setup should be good. Just keep an eye on the wind as it gets closer.

Rusty out.

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