Las Piscinas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Las Piscinas.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. The swell is small, it's short-period wind swell, and the wind is almost always blowing right onshore. This isn't a blank run for the area; it's just a patch of really poor conditions. We're looking at a solid run of days where the waves and wind are just not cooperating.

From now through to the end of August, it's a write-off. We've got consistent onshore wind from the North and North-Northeast, with swell sizes hovering between 3 ft and 5 ft, but mostly in the 3 ft to 4 ft range. The period is a short 7 to 9 seconds, and the wave energy is weak to moderate, ranging from about 138 to 360. That's just not enough push to make anything worthwhile, especially when the wind is spoiling what little shape there is. The water temp is likely pretty average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first hint of any real size shows up on Tuesday, 25 August. The swell jumps to 6 ft to 6 ft, but it's still short-period, cross-onshore chop and the energy is pushing into the moderate category (401). It's still poor surf. Thursday, 27 August, sees the swell hit 7 ft (716 energy), which is getting some power, but again, it's onshore or cross-onshore and lumpy. That's big enough for an intermediate to handle, but with that wind, it's not going to be a fun paddle out. Honestly, with that onshore wind and a beach setup, this is looking more like a kite-surfing proposition than a paddle day.

We finally get a glimmer of hope late in the period. On Monday, 1st September, a longer-period swell (11 seconds) rolls in. The swell is 7 ft in the morning, and the wave energy is strong at 883. The wind is still cross-onshore, though. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 6 ft (729 energy) and the wind backs off to a gentle breeze. For the first time in this whole forecast, we get a "marginal" call.

That 1st of September morning looks like the closest thing we have to a standout, but it's still a gamble. The 7 ft swell with that longer 9-second period and a light cross-shore wind from the East means the afternoon could clean up a bit. Still, with that size, it's pushing into intermediate-expert territory. The combined energy (942) is the strongest we've seen, so there will be power in the water. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the afternoon of the 1st. Any earlier than that, and you're just gonna be frustrated.

Rusty, signing off.

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