La Derecha del Cartel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's look at what we got. Things have been slow, but there are a couple of windows worth paddling out for. The main show is at La Derecha del Cartel.

The first real action kicks off on Wednesday, September 2nd. We've got a clean, rising swell from the NE pushing 4ft in the morning with an offshore ESE breeze at just 3 mph, making for some clean faces. The wave energy is moderate at 223. By the afternoon, it gets even better – the wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell jumps to 5ft with a bit more juice behind it (319). The swell direction from the NE is a solid match for this break. This is the standout session of the whole outlook, no doubt about it. Water temps are about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises on that front. Keep in mind, the period is only 8 seconds, so it's a bit of a short-period wind swell, but the conditions are so clean it'll still be fun.

Then things get rough. From Thursday the 3rd all the way through to Sunday the 13th of September, it’s a flat spell. The swell drops right out to 1.0ft or 1ft most days, with only a tiny ripple of energy. Not worth getting wet for.

After that dry spell, we see a glimmer of hope on Monday, September 15th. A clean, offshore ESE breeze and a NE swell back up to 4ft. The energy reading is 89, which is weak, but the wind will make the most of it. It’s not a standout by any means, just a small, clean day after a long break.

The very last day in the forecast, Wednesday, September 17th, has a bit of a NW groundswell at 2ft with a long 12-second period. The wind is offshore from the SSE at 6 mph and the energy is a solid 141. This could offer some lined-up, longer walls, especially if the tide plays along. It's a second week call though, so keep an eye on it.

All in all, grab Wednesday the 2nd. That’s your best window. The rest is a whole lot of staring at a flat ocean.

Rusty.

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