Las Piscinas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch of forecasts for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, frustrating run of poor surf quality with almost nothing to get excited about. The wind is going to be a constant problem, and the swell just isn’t cooperating for clean, rideable waves.

First up, Las Piscinas (a reef setup). This is the only spot we’ve got data for, but it’s a real mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first week is frankly a write-off. From Monday, September 7th right through to Sunday, September 13th, we’ve got a continuous run of “poor surf conditions.” The swell is coming from the NNE, but it’s all short-period windswell, around 7 to 8 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, from the NNE, and it’s blowing at 9 to 15 mph, which is just making everything choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate, ranging from 204 to 670, but it doesn’t matter because the quality is just not there. It’s a grind.

There’s a slight shift starting Monday, September 14th. The swell direction swings to the NNW, and the period jumps to a promising 13 seconds – proper groundswell. However, the size drops right off to 2 ft to 3 ft. The wind is still cross-onshore, but it’s lighter, at 6 mph. The forecast calls it “marginal,” and honestly, with that tiny swell, it’s still not worth paddling out for.

The following week, from September 16th to the 22nd, the swell builds back up. We see heights of 6 ft to 7 ft, and the period starts to improve, hitting 10 seconds by the 19th. The combined energy gets strong, hitting 973 on the 19th morning. But here’s the kicker: the wind stays stubbornly cross-onshore or onshore, from the ENE or NNE. The forecast keeps giving us “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” tags. The swell is there, but the wind is going to ruin it. At this size and with these conditions, this reef setup is going to be a battle.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the brief window around Saturday, September 19th. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the north, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is 973. That’s a lot of water. But the wind is a cross-onshore from the ENE at 9 mph. For a reef break that likes an offshore from the north, this is a disappointment. It’s going to be chunky, messy, and tough. This is not a beginner’s day – it’s too big for that. You’d need to be an expert to handle it, and even then, the conditions won’t be ideal.

Bottom line: there’s a lot of blank days here. The first full week is a total loss. The second week offers a bit more swell, but the wind just won’t play ball. If you’re desperate, the 19th has the most energy, but don’t expect any clean, perfect waves. It’s a tough forecast for this part of the world, but don’t lose hope – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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