Islas de Todos Santos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the Islas de Todos Santos over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty grim. We've got a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions starting from Saturday the 29th of August. The wind is locked in from the WNW, blowing cross-onshore, which is just chopping everything up. The swell is hanging around the 3 to 4 feet range, coming from the SSW and S, with a solid period of 14 to 16 seconds. That's a good, long-period groundswell, but with that cross-onshore breeze, it's just messy. The combined energy is moderate (747 to 964), but it's all wasted on the chop. There's a good chance of crowds at this spot, but honestly, with the quality this poor, it might keep a few people away.

This sloppy run continues all the way through to the end of the first week of September. The wind stays stubbornly from the WNW, and the swell period drops a bit, making it even less appealing. Around Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd, the energy dips even lower (414 to 619), and the forecast calls it poor surf. If you're a kitesurfer, this constant cross-onshore wind might be your thing, but for paddle surfing, it's a write-off.

Now, let's talk about the water. The water temperature anomaly is listed as average for this time of year, so no surprises there. For a spot that's exposed and generally picks up a good W swell, this is a frustrating lull.

We finally get a little glimmer of hope late in the second week. The real standout is shaping up for Sunday the 6th of September. The afternoon session looks like the pick of the entire forecast. The wind swings around to a glassy SSW, with just a slight air, and the swell is 4 feet from the S at 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 893 (moderate), but more importantly, the conditions are described as "glassy" and "expect very good surf conditions." That's what we're waiting for. The break is a reef, so that long-period energy will wrap in nicely. It's an advanced wave, so you'll need to be on your game.

Then, Monday the 7th of September brings a bit more size, with the swell building to 5 feet from the SSW, and by the afternoon, we're looking at 8 feet from the same direction. The energy is strong (1644 to 1665). The wind is tricky, offshore in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon, but with a light breeze. This is expert territory at that size. The 8 foot stuff is going to be solid, powerful, and not for the faint of heart.

After that little burst, things settle back down. The combined energy drops off sharply, and the wind comes back onshore. The last few days of the forecast from the 9th onwards are back to small, weak, and choppy. All in all, you've got a long wait for a brief window of quality around the 6th and 7th of September.

Rusty.

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