Derecha de los Alemanes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough one to write. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window with no real standouts, and the whole run is pretty much a write-off for decent surfing. The swell is there, but direction and wind are just not cooperating.

The first decent chance of a wave comes on Tuesday, 21 July, but don’t get too excited. The wind is howling out of the NNE at 19 mph, smashing right across the face at Derecha de los Alemanes. The swell is a northerly 5 ft at a short, weak 6 seconds, with combined energy at 221 (moderate). This is a consistent reef break, usually a good beginner spot, but with that fresh cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be lumpy and messy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

This pattern just locks in. From Tuesday through to the end of July, the northerly wind stays strong, always between 16 and 25 mph, and it’s always cross-onshore. The swell height bounces between 4 ft and 7 ft, still from the north, and the period barely gets above 8 seconds. The combined energy climbs to a peak of 589 (strong) on the morning of Sunday, 26 July, but with the wind still a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, the ‘poor surf conditions’ label holds true for the entire period. This is a classic case of the wind and swell direction being completely wrong for the break to offer anything clean.

As we roll into the first week of August, the swell drops off. From Saturday, 1 August, the waves are down to 4 ft, period is still short at 7 seconds, and the energy is weak at 124. The wind does ease slightly at times, dropping to a moderate 16 mph, but it’s still onshore and choppy. There’s a brief moment on Monday, 3 August, where the wind goes cross-shore, but it’s still a fresh 19 mph breeze, so it’s not going to be clean.

The very last day of the forecast, Wednesday, 5 August, sees the swell pick back up to 6 ft with a moderate 8-second period and energy of 380 (moderate), but again, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore. It’s the same story.

So, the bottom line: there is no good surf on offer in this 16-day run. The break is consistent, the swell is there, but the wind just won’t let up from the wrong direction. It’s a frustrating stretch. For anyone looking to get wet, this setup, with the significant swell and poor quality, honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing right now than for paddle surfing. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.

Rusty.

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