La Derecha del Cartel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are pretty flat and quiet around this stretch. The swell is small and inconsistent, so don’t expect much to get excited about. There’s a bit of a gap early on, with nothing worth paddling out for until Sunday the 6th of September, and even then, it’s only just enough to wet your line.

Alright, let’s start with the only real window that’s showing any pulse. Sunday the 6th of September, early morning at La Derecha del Cartel. The reef is getting a 4ft NE swell, but it’s short period at 6 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and won’t have much push. The combined energy is moderate at 137. The wind is glassy from the east, so the surface will be clean, but the waves themselves are ordinary. Not a standout, just a small chance for a grovel.

Monday the 7th is very similar. Morning has a 3ft NE swell with 6-second period, energy at 110, and a light cross-off breeze from the SSW keeping it clean. The afternoon sees a shift to a 2ft NW swell, but the period jumps to 12 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell, which means better shape but longer waits between sets. Again, glassy conditions, but the size is tiny.

The best of a poor bunch comes on Thursday the 10th of September. Early morning, we’ve got a 4ft NE swell with a 7-second period, and the energy ticks up to 173. The wind is a solid offshore from the southeast at 9 mph, so the face will be clean and peeling. It’s still not a big swell, but if you’re jonesing for a wave, this is your best shot. Friday the 11th morning has a similar 4ft NE swell, glassy conditions, but the period drops back to 6 seconds – weak and lumpy.

After that, it’s pretty much a write-off. The swell drops to under 3ft for the rest of the run, and the energy falls into the weak range (below 100 most days). There’s a little bump on Monday the 14th of September morning with a 3ft NE swell and 8-second period, energy at 120, and glassy conditions, but it’s still just rideable, nothing special.

To be honest, this is a quiet stretch. The reef is exposed to the NW, which is the optimum direction, but the swell just isn’t there. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, no anomalies to report. Crowds are likely when it’s surfable, but with this size, it’ll be mostly the locals scratching around. Don’t plan a trip around it. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay this flat forever.

Rusty.

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