Las Piscinas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds lined up, and the swell just never really gets its act together. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, and the direction is just all over the place for our setup. It’s not going to be a total flat spell, but there’s not a single day that jumps out as a “drop everything and go” kind of session. We’ll see a pulse of energy later on, but the wind ruins it. Keep the expectations low, and maybe find something else to do for a while.

The first real option doesn’t show up until Tuesday, August 18th. Las Piscinas (GUIDANCE JSON) will be seeing a 4ft swell from the north with a 9-second period. The wind will be light onshore, which is about the best we can hope for right now. It’s a reef break, and it’s consistent, so there should be waves, but it’s going to be a far cry from clean. The water temp is 75°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Don't expect much, but if you're desperate, it’ll be the most rideable thing on offer.

After that, things go backwards again. The swell drops, and the wind stays on it. We get a tiny bump on Friday, August 21, with 5ft, but the period is short and it’s all messy. The next week is patchy with some small, weak swells, mostly from the north-northeast. The wave energy is in the low to mid-100s and 200s, which is just weak stuff. The winds stay northerly and mostly onshore, with occasional cross-onshore conditions, so it’ll just be choppy and hard to enjoy.

The one thing that catches my eye is the end of the run. Monday, August 25 in the afternoon, the swell jumps up to 6ft, and the energy starts building to a strong 476. That continues into Tuesday with 6ft and even more energy (483). And then Wednesday, August 27 keeps it going, with 6ft and similar strong energy (477). The problem? The wind is still cross-onshore and moderate, which means it’s going to be a bumpy, wind-blown mess. The swell direction is fine, but with that wind, I’d say the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a proper paddle session. For the experts, there might be some raw power to play with, but it’s not going to be pretty. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly.

The final Saturday, August 29, does have the most energy we’ve seen, with the combined energy jumping to 582 in the morning and a massive 844 in the afternoon. Swell is 6ft and 6ft, but again, the wind is onshore. It’s a lot of water moving, but it’s going to be a mess. It’s a long way out, so we can’t be sure, but as it stands, that’s not a surfer’s day.

So, there you have it. A real drought of quality. There’s surf out there, but it’s mostly poor. The only silver lining is that Las Piscinas is consistent, so it never really goes completely flat, but that doesn’t mean it’s good. Keep the board in the car, but maybe bring the kite gear. Forecasts can change, so don’t write the whole window off just yet.

Rusty.

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