Los Naranjos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Los Naranjos. It’s gonna be a bit of a slow burner, but there’s a window of hope at the end of the run that looks worth circling on the calendar.

For the first week or so, the ocean is going to be working against us. We’ve got a consistent NE swell, but it’s also coming with a persistent cross-onshore wind that’s going to keep things messy. You’re looking at waves in the 4ft to 6ft range with a weak to moderate energy (159 to 457). It’s surfable, but it’s going to be choppy and uninviting. If you’re desperate, Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th have some knee-to-waist high lines, but honestly, you’ll be fighting the surface texture more than enjoying the ride. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a springsuit is fine.

Midweek, around Wednesday the 26th, we get a little glimmer. The wind drops out Tuesday night and Wednesday morning we’ve got a glassy 6ft NE swell rolling in. That’s the best morning of the first week. The energy is moderate (393) but the clean face will make it feel a lot better than the previous days. It’s still a sandbar/river break, and it’s very consistent, which is a plus. Get out there early before the afternoon storms roll in.

From Thursday the 27th through to the end of the month, the swell bumps up a notch. We’re looking at 6ft to 7ft surf with moderate to strong energy (up to 603). But the wind stays cross-on, keeping it lumpy and borderline. The size is there, but the quality isn't. It’s not going to be firing. You’ll get some makeable ones, but it’s a lot of work for not much reward. Keep an eye on the tides because the conditions are going to be fickle. This stretch is really about managing expectations.

The first few days of September are pretty quiet. The swell backs off significantly, dropping under 3ft by the 2nd. The energy is weak (under 100) and you’re just looking at small, weak lines. There’s a glassy morning on the 1st and the 2nd, but it’s just too small to get excited about. This is a good time to wax your board or fix that fin.

Now, for the good stuff. The second week is where it gets interesting. From the 4th onwards, the swell starts to build again, but the real magic happens on Sunday the 6th, Monday the 7th, and Tuesday the 8th. The wind swings around to the north and drops out completely, leaving us with pure glass. We’re talking 6ft to 8ft of clean NE swell with strong to very strong energy (up to 684). This is the standout period. The river mouth sandbar should start to shape proper, lined-up waves. This is what you’ve been waiting for. That’s your window, right there. It’s still going to be big enough to be fun for experienced surfers, but the light winds will make it feel way more manageable.

Rusty.

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