Las Monjas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright lads, Rusty again. Let’s talk straight about Las Monjas for the next 16 days.

It’s a rough outlook, I’m not gonna lie. We’re looking at 12 days where the wind is blowing onshore or cross-onshore, turning the ocean into a washing machine. Surf heights range from about 2 ft to a touch over 7 ft, but the conditions are nearly always choppy or poor. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate, hanging between 130 and 590, which means there’s push in the water but no quality to go with it.

The one day you want to circle on the calendar is Sunday, September 13th. That morning is our golden window. The swell is running a clean 7 ft from the NNE with an 8-second period, and the wind flips to glassy — just a light NNE breeze at 3 mph. That reef will be smooth, clean, and working. The wave energy is solid at 485, and since the break is very consistent, you’re not waiting long between sets. Water temp is about 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal, so the wetsuit decision is easy. Intermediate and above will have a ball, and confident beginners might find a few.

The afternoon of the 13th still has the same 7 ft swell, but the wind goes light onshore from the NW at 3 mph. It’ll soften the faces a bit, so the morning is your clear winner.

The first week is basically a bust — cross-onshore winds from the N and NNE at 9 to 15 mph keep everything messy. A few mornings like September 4th and September 8th are only *marginal*, but the chop and cross-wind make it hard to enjoy. Stash the board.

By the 15th and 16th, the swell period stretches out long — up to 12 seconds — but you’re looking at swell heights of only 2 ft to 3 ft. That long-period groundswell will look pretty on the reef, but there’s just not enough size to ride.

If you only have one day, make it the morning of the 13th. After that, we’re back to waiting.

Rusty.

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