Jameos del Agua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for this whole 16-day stretch, but I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough run. The first surf recommendation kicks off today, Tuesday the 18th of August, and it’s a tough one to swallow.

The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out period of poor surf quality. The swell is coming in, but the wind is a constant problem. The energy in the water is weak to moderate at best, and the conditions are just not cooperating. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only nice thing I can say.

Jameos del Agua (reef) is our only game in town. It’s a fairly consistent reef break that’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it likes north swell direction. The problem? The wind is almost always cross or cross-onshore, and it’s blowing hard. For the first week, from Tuesday morning through to Sunday, the morning and afternoon sessions are all rated as poor surf conditions. The swell is mostly 3 ft to 6 ft from the north or north-northeast, with periods around 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy starts weak (138) and builds to moderate (506) by Sunday afternoon, but it doesn’t matter because the wind is ruining the surface. The best you can hope for is a “gentle cross-shore with slight cross-chop” on Tuesday, but it gets worse from there. By the weekend, we’re looking at fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions.

The swell tops out around 8 ft on Monday the 24th, but it’s paired with a strong cross-onshore wind and a messy, lumpy surface. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s not going to be pretty. The wave period is short, so it’s not going to hold shape well.

The second week doesn’t offer any relief. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 6 ft, but the wind stays strong and cross or cross-onshore. The energy dips back down to weak to moderate levels. Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The entire 16-day window looks like a write-off for quality surfing. The wind is just too persistent and too strong for this north-facing reef to clean up. If you’re in the area, it might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, especially with those fresh to strong cross winds.

So, for the best on offer? There isn’t one. It’s a solid 16 days of poor surf conditions. It’s a rare blank run for this spot, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d save your energy.

Rusty.

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