Los Enanos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, the outlook is a tough one for the whole 16-day window. The report is pretty much a flat line of “poor surf conditions” from start to finish. The only spot on the radar is Los Enanos, a beach-and-reef setup that’s very consistent but it’s just not getting what it needs. The wind is howling onshore – mostly from the NNE – and that’s the kiss of death for quality here. We’ve got a solid gap from now all the way until the very end of the period with no real recommendations.

The first thing to note is the water temp. Right now, it’s sitting at 76°F with an anomaly of 3°F, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice bonus if you’re in the water, but it doesn’t make up for the messy lineup.

From Tuesday 25 August right through the rest of the month, it’s a write-off. Swell is small, mostly 2 ft to 6 ft, and the wind is relentless onshore. The combined swell energy is low to moderate – between 43 and 275 – confirming there’s barely any push. The period is short, often 4 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, choppy, and full of whitewater. Not worth paddling out.

As we head into September, the swell tries to build a little. On Thursday 3 September morning, we see 7 ft from the NNE, but it’s still onshore wind. The energy climbs to 474, but it’s all messy. The only slight glimmer is on Friday 4 September morning. The forecast says “wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” We’re looking at 7 ft from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds, and combined energy is 597. That’s a moderate swell but for a beginner spot like Los Enanos, anything over 5 ft starts to get heavy, and 7 ft is too much for most. The wind is still onshore, so it’s going to be a washing machine. Unless you’re an expert looking for a challenge, give it a miss.

The best of a bad bunch is probably that Friday 4 September morning, but even then, it’s not a standout by any stretch. The swell direction is NNE, and the optimum direction for this break is NNW, so it’s off-angle too. The rest of the forecast is more of the same: onshore wind, poor conditions, and no real clean windows. There’s a long period swell (14 seconds) coming in on Monday 7 September afternoon, but it’s only 3 ft and the wind is onshore, so it’s a tease.

In short, if you’re desperate, you might find a lumpy session on the 4th, but don’t expect much. The drought is real. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the charts, but for now, it’s a hard pass.

Rusty.

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