Los Enanos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The swell is there, but it’s not lining up with the wind for most of the run. The one spot on the radar is Los Enanos, a beach and reef setup that’s very consistent.

Right now, we’re in a quiet spell. The first few days from Wednesday morning the 15th through to the end of the week are a write-off. The swell is tiny—2ft to 2ft—and the wind is blowing straight onshore from the NE. The energy is weak (59), and the waves are just messy. Nothing to jump for.

Things pick up from Thursday the 16th, but the wind stays onshore. The swell gets a little more push, hitting 4ft by Thursday morning, but the period is only 5 seconds, so it’s weak and crumbly. The energy is moderate (114), but again, the wind is on it, so it’s poor.

Friday the 17th through to Sunday the 21st sees the swell building steadily, from 5ft on Friday up to 6ft by Sunday, with periods of 6 to 7 seconds. The energy gets into the moderate range (193 to 266). But the wind stays onshore from the N or NNE every day at 12 to 16 mph. It’s going to be bumpy and choppy, not clean.

Then from Monday the 22nd, we start to see a bit more size. Wednesday the 22nd morning has 6ft with a cross-on wind, and the energy is moderate (349). The wind is still not ideal—cross-onshore and a bit choppy. The swell gets bigger as the week goes on, hitting 7ft by Wednesday afternoon, 8ft by Thursday morning, and staying around 7ft to 7ft through the weekend and into the following week. The period gets to 8 seconds, which is better, but the wind is still mostly onshore or cross-onshore at 12 to 16 mph. The energy is strong by Thursday the 23rd (748), but the wind is ruining the surface.

The best chance for a cleaner wave comes on Saturday the 25th morning. The swell is 7ft from the NNE, period 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore at 12 mph. The energy is strong (505). It’s still not glassy, but the cross-onshore is better than straight onshore, so it might be the most rideable of the whole period. Still, it’s a beach and reef setup, and with that size, it’s getting into intermediate territory, not great for beginners.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The gap between the start of the forecast and the first real chance is a long one—about 10 days of pretty poor, onshore wind conditions. The swell is there, but the wind kills it. If you’re desperate, the 25th morning is the best you’ll get, but it’s not a standout. This is a spot that’s very consistent, so it’s a bit of a frustrating run. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s looking like a tough stretch.

Rusty.

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