Derecha de los Alemanes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it.

First thing you need to know: the entire 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf at Derecha de los Alemanes. There’s not a single session that’s worth paddling out for. The wind is a constant problem, blowing cross-onshore from the north or north-northeast almost every day. That’s going to leave the surface lumpy, choppy, or just plain messy.

The first few days are the worst. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have fresh winds hammering the break with 5 to 6 feet of windswell from the north, short period of 8 seconds, and combined energy sitting in the moderate range. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions” across the board. It’s not fun.

Monday the 27th through Friday the 31st sees the swell drop a little, but it’s still cross-onshore trash. Heights hover around 3 to 4 feet, period stays short, and the energy falls into the weak to moderate range. The water temperature is about 73° with a 0.8° anomaly – that’s normal for the time of year, but you won’t care because the waves are rubbish.

Into the first week of August, it’s the same story. The breeze eases slightly on the morning of Saturday the 1st, going cross-shore, but it’s still a gentle breeze bringing slight cross-chop. The swell is tiny and weak. By Wednesday the 5th, we see a little bump in period – up to 10-11 seconds from the NW and NNW – and the energy jumps back into the moderate range. But the wind is still cross-onshore, and the sets are small (2 to 3 feet). It’s just not enough to overcome the rubbish conditions.

The last few days from Thursday the 6th to Sunday the 9th see the swell size creep back up to 5 to 6 feet, with longer periods around 9-10 seconds and moderate to strong energy. But again, the wind stays cross-onshore, often fresh, keeping the surface lumpy. For a beginner-friendly reef break, those north swells are not the optimum direction either – this spot wants NNW swell for best shape. You’re just not getting clean conditions.

Bottom line: there’s no standout session here. Not one. The whole 16 days is a gap. Don’t bother. It’s a rare blank run for this area, but it happens. Forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off finding something else to do.

Rusty.

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