Infernillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, fellow wave hunters, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our little corner of the coast. Let’s talk about what’s brewing.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, but there are definitely some sessions worth getting excited about. The water temp is sitting right about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The early part of this run, starting Thursday the 20th, is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a moderate 6ft swell from the WSW with a decent 13-second period, and the combined energy is strong at (1152). Sounds good, right? Problem is, the wind is a cross-shore from the S at 9 mph, putting a bit of a chop on the face. It’s surfable for an intermediate, but it’s not going to be a classic. The afternoon gets worse with the wind picking up. This pattern of so-so, cross-shore wind and marginal conditions hangs around through Friday and Saturday, with the swell dropping off. By Saturday afternoon it gets short and choppy, and I’d call that one a washout.

The first real glimmer of hope comes late Sunday the 23rd. The swell has dropped to just 2ft, but check out the afternoon: glassy conditions from the NNW at just 3 mph. That’s a whisper. The period jumps back to 11 seconds, too. It’s small, but it will be clean. Then Monday the 24th is a write-off with onshore wind, but Tuesday the 25th serves up some magic. We get a 3-3ft groundswell from the WSW with a period of 14-15 seconds, and it’s glassy as a mirror all day. That’s a classic dawny for the points and reefs—long lines, easy paddling, and nobody out. The combined energy is moderate (419-436), but the quality will be high.

Now, here’s the standout. Hold onto your boardies for Thursday the 27th afternoon. The swell pumps up to 12ft from the WSW with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is an enormous (6845). This is big, powerful, and perfect for a reef setup like Infernillo. The wind is light cross-shore, keeping things relatively tidy. That’s a session for experienced surfers only, as anything over 8ft is for the crew with skills. Friday the 28th keeps the size at a solid 13ft, but the wind gets a bit stronger. Still, for the bold, it’s on.

Saturday the 29th morning might just be the pick of the whole run. You’ve got 10ft of swell from the WSW, a 13-second period, and the wind is dead calm—glassy. The energy is very strong (2450). It’s described as excellent surf for experienced surfers, and I can see why. That’s a session you call in sick for.

After that, things settle down into the first week of September with smaller, clean-ish swells, but nothing that really screams at you. There’s a big, long-period pulse on Thursday the 3rd afternoon and into Friday the 4th, but the wind gets messy again.

So, to cut through the noise: if you want clean, fun waves, get out Tuesday the 25th. It’s small but perfect. If you’re an experienced charger looking for serious power, the standout is Thursday the 27th afternoon through to Saturday the 29th morning. Don’t sleep on that glassy Saturday dawn patrol—it could be the wave of the month.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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