Los Enanos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Los Enanos. This is the only game in town for this forecast, so we’re locking in on it.

Right off the bat, I gotta be real with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid gap of nothing happening. The first decent surf we might see isn’t until Saturday the 8th of August, and even then, it’s got a big caveat. Up until that point, it’s all poor conditions with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The swell is coming from the NNE, which is almost directly opposite the optimum NNW direction for this beach and reef setup. The periods are short, around 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s just windswell making a mess, and the combined energy (210) is weak to moderate. It’s just not worth paddling out for.

The one day that stands out is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning shows a promising window: the swell picks up to 7 ft from the NNE, the period stretches to 8 seconds, and the wind flips to a light offshore NE breeze at 9 mph. The combined energy jumps to 580 (moderate), and the forecast even says the wind and tide are favorable. The catch? At 7 ft, this is getting into expert territory, and the comment also warns that the swell might be too big for this specific break. It’s a beach and reef setup, so that long-period (8s) NNE swell might be a bit too much for a comfortable session unless you’re really on your game. The afternoon gets messy again with onshore winds. So, it’s a one-hit wonder, and it’s only for the brave.

The following week from the 9th to the 15th stays pretty average. Swell sits around 6 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is almost always a moderate cross-onshore from the N, making it choppy. The combined energy stays moderate (between 330 and 586), but the quality is consistently poor. It's a long run of not-great surf. For a spot that’s very consistent, this is a frustrating run. The water temp is about 74°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no excuses there.

So, bottom line: if you’re an expert looking for a big, clean, and possibly dangerous wave, the morning of Saturday the 8th is your only shot. For everyone else, it’s a long wait. This setup actually looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session on most days, given the consistent cross-onshore winds and moderate swell.

Rusty.

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