Jameos del Agua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Jameos del Agua over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this one’s a tough read.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for decent surf. We’ve got a solid stretch of onshore or cross-shore winds that just won’t quit, and the wave quality is suffering for it. The first week is dominated by a relentless NNE wind, blowing at 19 mph or more, which has the place chopped up and lumpy. The swell is there, but it’s messy.

The water at Jameos del Agua is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a warm bath, just a shame the waves aren’t playing ball.

There’s a short window on Saturday, August 1st, where things clean up a little. The wind swings to a light NNW in the morning, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The swell is 2 ft from the NNE with a short 7-second period. It’s only marginal, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see for a while.

After that, it’s back into the grinder. From Sunday, August 2nd, right through to the end of the period on August 13th, we’re back to strong cross-shore winds and lumpy, poor surf. The swell builds to over 7 ft, with the combined energy hitting strong levels, but the wind just ruins it. The period stays short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s all wind-slop and chop.

Honestly, for this spot, there’s nothing to get excited about. The best call is that Saturday morning, but even then, it’s only marginal. A long, quiet stretch for the reef. Don’t bother with the big days – the 8 ft stuff on the 7th of August comes with a 16 mph cross-shore wind, making it a mess. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong wind and lumpy waves might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, I’d be finding something else to do. This is Rusty, signing off.

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