Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the start of the outlook is a bit of a slow grind. You’ll be looking at small, weak surf and the wind is not playing ball for the first week. The good news is there’s a pulse of better energy building for the second week, and the windows of clean conditions look promising.

We’ve got just one spot on the radar here: Barinatxe - La Salvaje. It’s a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the NW swell. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Wednesday, September 2nd through to Thursday, September 3rd is a write-off. Tiny waves, mostly 2 ft to 2 ft from the NW, and the combined energy is weak. The morning of the 2nd has glassy conditions, but it’s just not enough to get excited about.

Friday, September 4th is more of the same, with tiny 2 ft waves and weak energy. The morning is glassy, but again, the swell is just too small. We’re looking at a gap of several days with no real recommendations here.

Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th see a bump in energy. The swell lifts to 5 ft from the NW, with a period of 12-13 seconds, bringing moderate energy. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit messy. Not the best bet.

Monday, September 7th through Thursday, September 10th is a return to small, weak, and generally onshore conditions. The swell drops back to 2 ft to 4 ft, and the energy is low. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s a tough stretch.

Friday, September 11th and Saturday, September 12th show some promise. The swell is holding at 4 ft from the NW. Saturday morning is the standout: glassy, SE wind, and the energy is moderate. The afternoon sees a jump to 6 ft with a 11-second period and strong energy. The wind goes cross-on, but the morning glass is the real winner here.

Now, Sunday, September 13th is looking like the best session of the whole run. The morning is glassy, the swell is a solid 5 ft from the NW with a 13-second period, and the energy is strong. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions”. This is the one to circle.

Monday, September 14th morning is still good, with 4 ft and glassy winds, but the energy drops. The afternoon goes cross-on and messy.

Tuesday, September 15th morning is another cracker. 5 ft from the NW with a 11-second period, light cross-off wind, and the energy is strong. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions”. The afternoon sees a long-period swell of 4 ft from the NNW with a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-on, so the morning is the pick.

Wednesday, September 16th morning has 6 ft from the NNW, but the wind is cross-on, and the afternoon goes onshore and choppy. Thursday, September 17th is back to small, onshore mush.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a battle. The real action is on Saturday, September 12th morning, Sunday, September 13th morning, and Tuesday, September 15th morning. Those are the standouts. The crowd at Barinatxe - La Salvaje can be often present, so get there early for the glassy windows.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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