La Derecha del Cartel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for this stretch.

Honestly, mate, this is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window that’s pretty much flat, with no real swell to speak of. The first few days are a total write-off – from Thursday the 10th right through the whole first week, we’ve got tiny waves and the energy is just pathetic. The combined energy of all swells directed here is barely a whisper, with a 3 (three) on Thursday morning, and it never really gets its act together. It’s a long, lean spell.

The only faint pulse of life shows up around Saturday the 19th of September, but even then, it’s hardly a standout. We’re looking at La Derecha del Cartel – a reef break that’s got a fairly consistent nature but rarely sees any real size. On Saturday morning, we might see a tiny 3ft swell from the NE, with glassy conditions. That’s the best wind you can ask for, and the water temp is about 75°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. But the swell period is only 8 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, not a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a weak 80, so it’s just not packing any punch. It’ll be surfable, but very ordinary. This spot can get crowded often, so don’t expect it to be empty.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The rest of the second week is just more tiny, weak pulses and clean but empty water. There’s a little bump on Tuesday the 22nd of September with a 1ft swell from the NNW, but the period is a long 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell, but for a beach break, a long period like that can make the waves break too straight, and the energy is still only moderate (71). Glassy conditions on Tuesday afternoon might make it look pretty, but it’s not gonna be a session to remember.

Bottom line: There’s nothing here to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Saturday the 19th morning is your best, and only, real shot, but keep your expectations low. It’s a dry spell.

- Rusty

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