Surf Forecasts:
La Derecha del Cartel surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Derecha del Cartel this week:
The surf forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Derecha del Cartel in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Derecha del Cartel over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our little corner of the world. I won’t lie to you, it’s been quiet, and the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience. We’ve got a real dry spell to start, with a lot of small, weak energy and only a glimmer of something better in the second week. The standout action, if you can call it that, is going to be the build-up towards the end of the month.
We’re looking at La Derecha del Cartel, a reef break that’s fairly consistent but takes its time to show any real quality. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is pretty average for this time of year. The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 9th has tiny 1ft swell from the NNW with weak energy (35), and even though the morning has light offshore winds, it’s just too small to bother. Thursday and Friday are much the same—waist-high slop at best. Saturday the 12th is glassy in the morning, but with only 1ft on offer, it’s a flat day.
We finally see a pulse of energy on Thursday the 17th. The morning brings 3ft from the NE, and by the afternoon it’s 3ft with glassy conditions. The combined energy is just tipping into moderate territory (103). It’s not big, but it’s the first real sign of life. Friday the 18th keeps that trend going with 3ft from the NE and clean conditions. Still small, but a step in the right direction.
Now, the best of the bunch looks like it’s going to be Saturday the 19th. The morning has 4ft from the NE, and the afternoon bumps up to 4ft with offshore winds from the ESE. The combined energy is moderate (164), and it’s the biggest, cleanest window in the whole forecast. If you’re itching for a paddle, that’s your session.
Sunday the 20th drops back to nothing, but then Monday the 21st throws up another pulse. Morning sees 4ft from the NE, but it’s a bit windier, and the energy jumps to 214. It’s got some push, but it’s not as clean as the Saturday before.
After that, it fades into tiny, weak surf for the rest of the period. There’s a glassy morning on the 24th, but with only 1ft from the NW, it’s not worth getting excited about.
So here’s the deal: if you can only pick one window, make it Saturday the 19th at La Derecha del Cartel. The swell direction from the NE isn’t the optimum NW for this spot, but the size is there and the wind is offshore. The rest of the time, leave the board in the car and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | NE 5 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 35 | 16 | 20 | 3 | 17 | 66 | 73 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 38 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:43PM1.95m | 1:13AM1.79m | 1:23PM2.05m | 1:50AM1.86m | 2:01PM2.09m | 2:24AM1.89m | 2:36PM2.06m | 2:57AM1.88m | 3:10PM1.97m | 3:29AM1.83m | 3:43PM1.83m | 4:00AM1.74m | 4:16PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.03m | 7:10AM0.13m | 7:42PM-0.04m | 7:47AM0.06m | 8:17PM-0.05m | 8:22AM0.04m | 8:49PM-0.01m | 8:56AM0.07m | 9:19PM0.07m | 9:30AM0.14m | 9:49PM0.18m | 10:04AM0.24m | 10:18PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 19 | 17 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 7 | 22 | 32 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 21 | 29 | 57 | 32 | 25 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 5 | SSW 11 | NE 7 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | NW 5 | ENE 8 | NNW 13 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 35 | 16 | 20 | 35 | 59 | 34 | 49 | 49 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 33 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NW 6 | SSW 15 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SSW 12 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | ENE 4 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 25 | 5 | 42 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 61 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | NE 4 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 60 | 38 | 74 | 80 | 60 | 66 | 73 | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 5 | — | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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