Jameos del Agua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, I’m gutted to say it, but this 16-day window is a real struggle. We’ve got a solid run of poor conditions right through the first week and into the second. The first proper surf recommendation doesn’t even show up until Sunday the 13th, so that’s a gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and it’s fresh, meaning it’s choppy or lumpy almost every day.

Jameos del Agua (reef) is our only break in the game, and it’s a tough one. The first real flicker of hope comes on Sunday the 13th. The morning has a tiny 2ft swell from the north, but crucially, the wind swings light cross-offshore. That’s clean. The combined energy is weak (94), so it’s small and gentle, but it’s surfable. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 75°, which is nice.

The real standout, though, and I mean the only thing that gets my blood pumping, is Tuesday the 15th. We see a long-period groundswell rolling in from the NNW with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a proper, long-distance swell. The height is only 4ft, so it’s not a monster, but the energy is high (combined energy of 816), and those long gaps between sets will make it easier to get out the back. The wind is moderate cross, so it’s not glassy, but it’s not a washing machine either. This is a reef break, so that very long period should wrap in nicely, making for some proper, lined-up waves. It’s only for the intermediate crowd, as it’s not a beginner wave. It’s a risk, but it’s the best bet of the whole run. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

The following days drop off again. The swell sticks around with some long period energy on the 16th, but the wind gets cross and fresh, messing it up.

In short, don’t bother for the first week. Mark your calendar for Tuesday the 15th at Jameos del Agua – that’s the one to chase, but treat it as a promising gamble rather than a sure thing.

Rusty.

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