Los Enanos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Straight up, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty grim for a solid 10 days, with a mix of onshore winds and junky swell. We’ve got a 9-day dry spell from the start of the period right through to Monday the 14th of September before we finally see a glimmer of something rideable. That’s a long wait, so don’t be holding your breath.

The one spot we’re looking at is Los Enanos. It’s a very consistent beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s often crowded. The water is sitting at 76°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first real chance to get a wet suit on is Monday morning, September 14th. We’ll see a small pulse of swell from the north at 3 ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The real kicker here is the wind: a light, cross-offshore breeze from the southeast at 6 mph. That’ll clean the waves right up, making it the standout window of the entire forecast. The combined wave energy is moderate at 213, so it won’t be pumping, but it’ll be clean and surfable. This is the only morning that looks even close to good.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Saturday the 20th of September, the wind swings back onshore or cross-onshore, the swell drops off, and the conditions turn messy. We’re looking at waves around 3 ft to 4 ft with short periods, and the wind is just not cooperating. The energy is weak, dipping into the low hundreds.

There is a brief moment on Saturday afternoon, September 19th, where the wind goes glassy for a few hours. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the north-northeast, with an 8-second period and low energy (155). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. If you’re desperate, you could get a float, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Overall, the first week is a write-off. The second week has one bright spot on Monday morning, but it’s a small window. Hoping the forecasts change, but for now, keep the board in the car.

Rusty.

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