Las Monjas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a bit of a bust. The wind is just about always cross-on from the north, chopping things up. The swell is mostly short-period, 7 to 8 seconds, and it’s coming from the NNE, which is pretty much the worst direction for this spot. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Saturday, September 19th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Early morning, we’ve got a clean 7 ft swell rolling in from the north, with a solid 10-second period. The wind is cross-off from the ENE, meaning the faces are going to be smooth. The combined energy of all swells here is a solid 979, so there’s some proper push behind it. This is the standout window. The swell is a bit beefy, over 7 ft, so it’s not one for the beginners; this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The waves will have some power, and the offshore flow will hold them up. It’s a reef break, so expect some nice, lined-up waves, but with that north swell, it could be a little straight. It’s a very consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting long, but the crowds can be an issue, so get there early.

The afternoon of the 19th drops off a touch to 7 ft, but the wind stays clean from the NE. It’s still a good session, but the morning is the pick.

The rest of the forecast is pretty grim. Before the 19th, it’s all cross-on wind and poor conditions. After the 20th, the swell fades out and the wind goes back onshore. There’s a couple of days in the middle of the second week with a small, long-period NNW groundswell, but it’s only 2 ft and the wind is rubbish, so it’s not worth paddling out for.

So, in short: you’re waiting for Saturday, September 19th. That’s the day. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

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