Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Barinatxe - La Salvaje.

First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 11 days are a write-off. We’re looking at a stretch of nothing but small, weak, sloppy surf. The energy is barely ticking over, with the combined swell energy sitting between 14 and 142 for most of it, and the heights just aren’t there. The winds are a mess, too – mostly cross-onshore or onshore, which is just gunna chop everything up. It’s a real flat spell.

You’ll see a little bump on Saturday the 22nd. The morning offers a clean 3ft NW swell with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy jumps to 280, which is a solid moderate push. It’s not huge, but it’s the first real sign of life. That afternoon, the wind shifts and the surf gets a bit messy, so the morning is your window.

Now, the standout. Sunday the 23rd of August morning is the real gem in this outlook. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the NNW, with a long 11-second period. The wind is glassy from the ENE, so it’s going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy hits 941 – that’s a strong, powerful pulse. This is proper groundswell. Keep in mind, at 7ft, this is expert territory; it’s going to be a handful for the average punter. The break is a beach and reef setup, so that long period may make it a bit straight on the sand, but the reef sections should handle it well. The crowd factor is listed as “often”, so expect a few locals out for this one.

Monday the 24th morning is your next decent look. A 4ft NW swell, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the east. The energy is 346 – moderate. It’s a step down from Sunday, but still a fun, clean option.

After that, the swell fades away again into the last days of the window. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no weird surprises there.

So, to wrap it up: suffer through the next week and a half of flatness, then set your alarm for the morning of August 23rd – that’s the one to get excited about, but it’s for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

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