Los Enanos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for our stretch of coast. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and for the first week or so, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at a long dry spell before anything even starts to resemble a proper wave.

The whole forecast period starts now, and there’s a big gap with no real surf recommendations until we get into the second week. From Monday the 6th right through to the end of the weekend of the 12th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with scores that aren’t worth talking about. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2.3 ft to 3.9 ft, and the period is short – 4 to 8 seconds – so it’s weak, windswell stuff. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore from the north most of the time, which is going to mess up any chance of a clean face. The combined energy is low, under 200 (showing as 179, 173, 55, and so on), so it’s just not worth the paddle. You’re better off doing something else for that first week.

Now, things start to change a little from the 13th of July onwards. The swell picks up, but it’s still not great. We start seeing more consistent 3.3 ft to 3.9 ft swell from the north-northwest, with periods creeping up to 8-9 seconds. The combined energy rises into the 100-200 range (191, 135, 165, 196, 209), which is still moderate but at least some energy is there. The wind is still onshore from the north or north-northeast, around 12 mph, so it’s not glassy. The conditions are still described as “poor surf conditions,” though, so don’t expect any gems.

The real shift happens around the 16th of July. The swell starts to build. On the 16th we get 4.9 ft to 5.2 ft from the north-northeast, period around 5-6 seconds, combined energy climbing to 168. By the 17th, we’re talking 5.9 ft to 6.6 ft from the north-northeast, period hitting 7 seconds, and energy jumping to 308 and 398. That’s moderate energy, but it’s starting to get interesting. The 18th and 19th see the swell push up to 6.6 ft to 6.9 ft, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy goes into the 400-600 range (481, 546, 599, 621). That’s solid moderate to strong energy. The wind is still onshore from the north-northeast or north, about 12 mph, so it’s still not ideal, but at least the size is there.

The standout window is the weekend of the 19th and 20th of July. On the 19th, we’ve got 6.9 ft swell from the north-northeast, 8-second period, and combined energy of 599 to 621. That’s the most energy we’ve seen. The wind is onshore, but it’s still surfable for the experienced crew. Keep in mind, with swell over 6.6 ft, this is getting into expert territory. The 20th stays similar: 6.9 ft to 7.2 ft from the north-northeast, 8 seconds, energy around 556 to 626, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the north at 12-15 mph, making it choppy. The 21st has 6.2 ft from the north-northeast with a 9-second period, energy 566, and onshore wind.

Now, the only break we’ve got data for is Los Enanos. It’s a beach and reef setup, very consistent, and it’s exposed to swell from the north-northwest, which is the optimum direction. The water temperature isn’t provided, so I can’t tell you if it’s warmer or colder than usual. But for this spot, the best on offer is definitely the 19th of July. The swell is 6.9 ft from the north-northeast, and while the wind is onshore from the north at 12 mph, the size and energy (599) make it the most powerful day of the run. It’s a long period swell for the area (8 seconds), which is a groundswell, so it’ll have some punch. For a beach and reef, that means it could be a bit wonky, but with the size, it’ll still have waves. Crowds are often here, so expect company. This is for experts only – 6.9 ft is too big for beginners.

The second standout is the 18th of July. Similar story: 6.6 ft to 6.9 ft from the north-northeast, 8-second period, energy 481 to 546. Wind is onshore, but it’s clean enough for the experienced. That’s a solid day, too.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off with tiny, wind-affected swell. The second week gets better, with the real action kicking off around the

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