Jameos del Agua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next stretch.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: this is a tough run. For the whole 16-day window, there’s not a single session that’s worth paddling out for. The only spot on the radar here is Jameos del Agua, a reef setup, but the conditions just don’t line up. We’re looking at a blank stretch from now all the way through to the 5th of August.

The swell sticks around, no doubt about it. From Tuesday the 21st of July, we’ve got a persistent NNE swell hanging in the 5ft to 7ft range, with a short period of just 7 to 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not the good stuff. The combined energy is moderate at best, hitting 582 (moderate wave energy) on Tuesday morning, and even pushing up to 1111 (strong wave energy) by Saturday the 25th of July, with swell heights hitting 10ft. But here’s the kicker: the wind is a constant cross-shore breeze, 18 to 28 mph nearly every day, and it’s lumpy, choppy, messy. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions” on every single record. That’s 32 straight sessions of no good.

The water temperature is sitting at 72°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s a touch warmer than usual for the time of year, but you won’t care about that when you’re getting blown off the peak.

Now, if you’re a kite surfer, this might look interesting. When the swell is solid and the wind is strong and cross-shore, a beach-and-reef setup like this can get fun for a kite. But for paddle surfing? Forget it. The wind never lets up, the swell is short and weak, and the surface is too chopped up.

Honestly, sometimes a forecast just says no, and this is one of those times. The good news is that it rarely stays this poor for long around here, and things can change. But for now, keep the board in the car and find something else to do.

Stay patient,
Rusty

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