Majanicho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. We’ve got a full 16 days on the books, but the first chunk is a real snoozer. The problem is persistent northerly winds blowing straight onshore, churning up the ocean. Couple that with short, weak windswell, and you’re looking at a long stretch of garbage surf.

The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t come until August 15th – that’s a Saturday. From the 8th through the 14th, it’s a desert. Swell is tiny, mostly 3 to 4 ft, with periods of 6-8 seconds, and the wind never lets up. It’s going to be choppy, lumpy, and just plain ugly. The water temp is 73°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be shivering while you’re getting frustrated.

The only standout – and I mean the only one – is Majanicho (reef and point) on the 15th of August. That Saturday morning, we finally see a pulse of energy. The swell hits 5 ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 311 (moderate). That’s the most juice we see in the whole run. The wind is still a cross-on from the NNE, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the best we’ve got. The afternoon cleans up a bit with the wind shifting onshore, but the morning is your window. This is an expert-only spot, and at that size with a short period, it’s going to be fast and heavy. Expect crowds – it’s likely to be busy.

After the 15th, it fades fast. The 16th and 17th still have some waist-high waves (4-5 ft), but the energy drops, and the wind stays onshore. By the 18th, we’re back to 4 ft and fading. The second week – from the 19th to the 23rd – is a slow slide to flat. Swell drops to 3 ft or less, period stretches to 8-9 seconds, but the energy is weak (under 200). Wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is just limp. Not worth the effort.

So, bottom line: one long wait for one decent day. If you’re an expert and can handle some wind, August 15th at Majanicho is your only real play. For everyone else, it’s a good time to check your fins and wait for better news.

Rusty.

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