Infernillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Infernillo. This reef and point is exposed to the swell, and it’s a consistent spot, so we’ve got plenty to look at. The water temp is sitting about average for the season, nothing unusual.

The week starts rough. Wednesday morning the 15th has a 4ft WSW swell, but that northerly is blowing at 19 mph, making it a messy cross-off. The combined energy is moderate (703), but the wind and a marginal tide call make it a no-go. Wednesday afternoon drops to 3ft from the west with a lighter breeze, but still not worth it.

Thursday the 16th is a write-off. A near gale at 31-37 mph, with tiny, messy swell. Forget it. Friday the 17th isn’t much better—heavy rain, cross-on wind, and a choppy 5ft WNW swell. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off breeze and 4ft from the SW, but the energy is moderate (634) and conditions are still marginal.

Now, we see a light. Saturday the 18th afternoon has a 5ft WNW swell, light northerly breeze, clean conditions, and moderate energy (545). The score is decent. Sunday the 19th is even better. Morning brings a 4ft W swell with a light SSE cross-off, energy at 517. But the real standout is Sunday afternoon: glassy conditions, 4ft WNW swell, and a calm wind. That’s clean surf, energy at 465. This is your best bet for the near term—small but perfect.

Monday the 20th keeps the good vibes with glassy mornings and 4ft from the SW, then a clean cross-off in the afternoon.

After that, it gets messy again. Tuesday the 21st has a near gale, and Wednesday the 22nd brings a 7ft WNW swell but with a cross-on wind and choppy conditions. Too big for beginners, messy for everyone.

But hold on, because Thursday the 23rd is a big day. A 10ft WSW swell rolls in with a 12-second period. That’s powerful—the combined energy is a massive 2381 in the morning and 2034 in the afternoon. The wind is moderate cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but for experienced surfers, this is a serious proposition. The swell direction lines up with the optimum SW. This is a standout for the advanced crew.

Friday the 24th morning is a treat for the experienced: 6ft from the SW, clean cross-off wind, and strong energy (1013). Afternoon gets lumpy, but the morning session is excellent.

The last week of the month winds down. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have tiny, long-period SW swells (17-20 seconds) but the waves are small, and the energy is moderate. It’s a bit slow.

Then we get a promising look at the very end. Wednesday the 30th morning: glassy conditions, 5ft from the west, 11-second period, and moderate energy (556). The forecast calls for very good surf. This is another standout—clean, well-shaped waves for intermediates.

Top picks: Sunday the 19th afternoon for the glassy, clean small waves, and Thursday the 23rd for the big, powerful, expert-only swell. Keep an eye on Wednesday the 30th for a clean, solid session.

Rusty.

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