Las Piscinas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the table for Las Piscinas over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: it’s a grim stretch. We are looking at a solid block of days with nothing worth paddling out for. Starting from Monday, July 6th, through to Saturday, July 18th, it’s a total write-off. Every single session is tagged with "poor surf conditions," and for good reason – we’re looking at really low combined energy values, mostly sitting under 200 (179, 101, 135… it’s weak). The swell is small, often around 2 ft to 4 ft, from the N or NNE, but the wind is just relentless – blowing onshore from the north day after day, 6 to 15 mph. That’s a recipe for nothing but chop and crumble.

Now, Las Piscinas is a reef break that handles a north swell well, so it’s got the right exposure. Water temp is sitting at 72°, pretty normal for this time of year. But with that constant northerly wind ruining any chance of a clean face, there’s just nothing to get excited about.

We do finally see a bit of a pulse around Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th. The swell bumps up to 5 ft to 6 ft, and energy climbs into the mid-200s to low-300s (310, 223). It’s still a short period, around 6-7 seconds, which is weak and fat, but the real shift is the wind swinging to NNW and then lighter N. You’re looking at onshore through the late mornings, but the lighter breeze (9 mph) on Sunday morning might give you a window of cleaner, rideable lines.

But if you want my honest call, the best bet in this whole 16-day run is Monday, July 20th, into Tuesday, July 21st. Monday morning brings 5 ft from the N, with a period stretching to 8 seconds, and the energy jumps to 319. Tuesday morning is the standout: 6 ft from the N, 8-second period, and a combined energy reading of 425. That’s moderate energy and the biggest surf of the forecast, with that north swell hitting the reef. The wind is still onshore from the NNE at 15 mph, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the best size we’ve got. Just keep in mind, this is over a week away, so don't lock it in yet – it’s promising but uncertain.

Crowds at Las Piscinas are "often," so on a Tuesday that might thin out a little. The 6 ft is getting into intermediate/expert territory, but for an exposed reef with a north swell, it should offer some proper walls.

In short: don’t bother for the next two weeks unless you’re after a Sunday morning session on July 19th, or you’re watching July 21st with hope. The rest is a total dud.

- Rusty

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