Los Enanos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so straight up, we’ve got one spot on the radar: Los Enanos. It’s a beach and reef set-up that’s very consistent, exposed to the swell, and prefers it from the NNW. Now, that sounds promising, but the reality of this 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re looking at a run of onshore winds that are going to mess things up for a while, with only a couple of potential windows that might clean up.

The first bit of action worth paddling out for is on Sunday the 23rd of August. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the NNW, with a moderate wave energy (660) and a nice, light north breeze keeping things clean. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it feels good. That’s your best bet early on.

But then it gets ugly. From Monday the 24th right through to around the 31st of August, we’re stuck with moderate north to north-northeast winds blowing directly onshore. There’s plenty of swell in the water, with heights ranging from 3ft up to 6ft, but it’s just going to be a blown-out mess. The wave energy jumps up notably on the 29th to a strong 1295 with a long-period 13-second NNW swell hitting 6ft, but with that 25 km/h onshore wind, it’s not going to be surfable. It’s a tough run.

The situation doesn’t really improve as we roll into September. On the 1st and 2nd, the swell bumps up to 8ft – 8ft from the NNE, which is a solid size for more experienced surfers, but the wind shifts to a moderate cross-onshore, creating a moderate cross-onshore and choppy mess. With that kind of size, it’s really only going to be appealing to the guys on the foil or maybe a kite if the wind holds true.

There’s a big jump in energy on the 3rd of September, with a 8ft NNE swell and energy readings over 1100, and the wind finally turns back onshore from the north and NNE. This is expert territory with waves over 8ft, but the period is a short 8 to 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit sectiony and slopey, not the clean groundswell you’d hope for.

Later on, the 7th of September offers a glimmer of hope. We’ve got a smaller 4ft to 5ft swell from the NNE, a light breeze, and the energy is still moderate (298 to 416). It’s a marginal call given the cross-onshore wind and some wind ripples, but it’s the cleanest the conditions look in a long time. It might be your best shot at a grovel session with a bit of shape.

So, to sum it up: Sunday the 23rd is the clear standout for clean, fun waves, especially if you’re a beginner. The rest of the window is largely a write-off for paddle surfing thanks to the persistent onshore winds, though the 7th of September is a wildcard for a small, cleanish session if you’re desperate. For the experts, the big swells around the 1st-3rd of September might be worth a look if you’re feeling hardy and aren’t bothered by the chop, but honestly, it looks more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle folk.

Rusty.

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