Las Piscinas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. We’ve got a 16-day stretch ahead, and honestly, it’s a tough one. The surf is going to be a real challenge for the next two weeks. There’s a big gap of poor conditions right from the start, and it stays that way for a long time.

The first chance of a wave is a no-go. From Tuesday, August 18, right through, the setup is just off. The wind is mostly coming from the north and northeast, blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore, and the waves are short, choppy, and messy. The swell is coming from the north and north-northeast, which isn’t what this spot wants. The wave energy during the first week starts off low, at 166 (weak), but builds into a moderate range, hitting 479 and 538 (moderate energy) by Monday, August 24. But don’t get excited—it’s all cross-onshore and choppy, with the swell jumping up to 6 ft. That’s too big for beginners, and the wind is a mess.

The water temperature is hanging around 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a bit of a treat if you were planning a swim, but for surfing, it’s not going to save the day.

The entire stretch from August 18 through to September 2 is a write-off for quality surfing. Day after day, the forecast is “poor surf conditions.” The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, with speeds of 9 to 16 mph. The swell period is mostly short, between 6 and 8 seconds, which means weak, disorganized waves. Even when the swell height hits 6 ft on August 24, the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, making it a mess.

There is a slight shift at the very end of the forecast, around August 30 and 31, where the swell starts to come from the north-northwest, with a longer period of 9 to 10 seconds. The swell height drops to 3 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore. The combined energy is weak, around 150 to 204. It’s a bit more promising, but still not clean. It’s a frustrating run.

The pick of the crop, if you can call it that, is Las Piscinas. It’s a consistent reef break that works best with a north swell, and it’s exposed. But the wind is never right. The crowds are often around, so even if the waves were good, you’d be sharing them. The strongest swell energy comes on Monday, August 24, with 6 ft from the north-northeast, and a combined energy of 538 (moderate), but the wind is cross-onshore at 16 mph. It’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle one.

For the whole 16 days, there is no standout session. The best chance of a cleaner wave is the very end, around August 30 and 31, with the north-northwest groundswell, but the wind is still not offshore. It’s a long, dry spell.

Rusty out.

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