Los Naranjos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s cooking at Los Naranjos over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. From now through the first week of September, it’s pretty ordinary. The swell is small, hanging around 4ft to 4ft, with short-period 7-second windswell out of the NE. The combined energy is weak, mostly bouncing between 100 and 200 (moderate at best), and the water temp is about average for this time of year. There’s a few glassy windows, like Tuesday morning and Thursday morning, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell to start.

We’ll see a little bump in size around Friday, September 4th, with the swell nudging up to 5ft, but the wind switches to a cross-onshore, so it’s still messy and marginal. That trend continues into the weekend—small, short-period, and not much to write home about.

Now, the real standout arrives on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning sees a jump in swell to 7ft from the NE, with the combined energy shooting up to 634 (moderate to strong). The period is still a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a lumpy affair, but come Tuesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy and the swell drops slightly to 6ft, with energy at 481. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and I’d agree—this is the best window in the whole run. The waves will be clean, with a bit of push, and the NE wind is offshore. That’s a solid session for intermediate surfers. The 6ft to 7ft range is a bit much for beginners, but it’s not too big for the experienced crowd.

The following days, September 10th and 11th, see the swell holding strong at 8ft to 8ft, with energy reaching 850 to 943 (strong). The period stays short at 8-9 seconds, and the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit messy and challenging. This is expert territory—8ft+ with short period and cross-shore wind is not for the faint-hearted. The combination of size and onshore wind makes it look more like a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

The last few days, from September 12th through the 15th, we taper off. The swell drops back to 5ft to 6ft, and while there are a few glassy moments on the 13th and 15th, the energy is moderate and the waves are just okay. Nothing to get too excited about.

So, the big takeaway: Tuesday, September 8th afternoon is the best of the bunch. Clean, glassy conditions with a solid 6ft NE swell. If you can get out then, that’s your window. The rest of the period is mostly marginal or too big and messy.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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