Derecha de los Alemanes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for our stretch of coast.

We’ve got a pretty lean run ahead, I’m not gonna lie. The first week or so is a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The swell is there, but the wind is just wrecking everything. We’re looking at a solid 5 days of nothing good from Tuesday the 8th right through to Saturday the 13th. The wind is blowing hard from the north and cross-onshore, chopping up the surface and making it a real battle. The swell height does bump up to 5.9 ft on Saturday the 12th, but with a period of just 8 seconds and that nasty wind, it’s a messy, lumpy mess. The combined energy hits 547 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all for nothing with the conditions. Honestly, for a few of those days, with the strong wind and that size, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing setup than a day for a log.

Then, things start to look a little more promising. Sunday the 13th is a marginal call, but the wind finally drops. The morning shows a light breeze at 6 mph, which is a big improvement. The swell is still small at 3.9 ft from the north with an 8-second period, but at least the chop will be less. It’s still a cross-shore wind though, so not glassy.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday the 14th of September. We get a clean, light offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph in the morning. The swell direction finally swings around to the NNW, which is right in the sweet spot for Derecha de los Alemanes. The wave height is a modest 2.3 ft, but the period stretches out to 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 278 (moderate wave energy). That combo of light offshore wind and a long-period, clean swell is going to make those reef lines look beautiful. This is the best session on offer. So, paddling out will be easier with those long gaps between sets, and the waves should have some real shape. Keep in mind, this spot is a reef break, so bring your skills and watch the tide. It can get a bit crowded here sometimes, so get in early.

After that, it drops back into a funk. The wind swings back onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell gets small and weak again for the rest of the period. The combined energy sinks to below 200, and often under 150 (weak wave energy). There’s nothing else worth getting excited about through to the 23rd of September. The water temp is sitting at a warm 74.5°, which is about normal for this time of year.

So, circle Monday the 14th in your calendar. That’s your window.

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