KM-200 - Totoritas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a coffee, because we’ve got a long stretch of small, tricky conditions ahead. The next 16 days aren't exactly going to be a barnburner, but there are a couple of windows worth keeping an eye on.

We’re starting off with a frustrating gap. The first few days are pretty grim with poor surf and onshore winds, so don't bother suiting up just yet. Things start to look a little more promising around the morning of Saturday the 19th of July, with a small 3ft swell from the southwest, but it's still a bit messy. The real wait is for the end of the month.

The standout, and I mean the *only* real standout in this whole run, is KM-200 - Totoritas. This is a point break that's fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the SW swell that's going to be pulsing through the second week. The best window is shaping up for the morning of Saturday, the 26th of July. You’ve got a 2ft swell from the WSW, but the real kicker is the period – a very long 19 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, and for a point break, that's a dream ticket. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate at 480, and with light cross-onshore winds, it should clean up okay. It’s not huge, but the quality of the wave will be miles better than anything else on offer.

The morning of Sunday, the 27th of July, is also worth a mention. There’s a 3ft swell from the WSW with a decent 13-second period, and the combined energy is 436. The wind is light and onshore, but consistent. Conditions will be a bit more forgiving than the bigger energy days, but it’s still a solid option for a paddle.

If you’re a beginner, honestly, most of the first week is too small and messy. The swell rarely gets above 4ft, and when it does, the period is short and the wind is on it. The second week has more energy, but it’s still not a day for a learner. The longer period swells will be better for the more experienced crew.

For the absolute best of the lot, I’m calling the morning of Saturday, the 26th of July. The swell direction is perfect for the spot, the period is long, and the energy is building. It’s a rare moment of true potential. Later in the run, the morning of Saturday, the 1st of August, shows a small 3ft groundswell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions – that’s a clean, smooth day but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed and don't get your hopes up too high just yet.

Rusty.

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