Majanicho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid block of time with no real quality surf on offer. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for a decent paddle. We’ve got a long gap from the start all the way through with nothing worth getting excited about.

The problem is the wind. For the first few days, it’s a moderate cross-onshore breeze out of the NNE, kicking up chop on that tiny 2ft swell. The wave energy is weak at just 65. That’s not doing anyone any favours. The water temperature is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so at least it won’t be cold if you’re just floating around.

As we move through the week and into the second week, the wind swings onshore from the N and NNE and picks up to a fresh 19 mph. We do see the swell building – by the 22nd of July we’re looking at a 5ft swell from the north with moderate wave energy climbing up to 314. But here’s the kicker: every single entry in the forecast reads “poor surf conditions.” That onshore wind is just howling, making a mess of things. The swell period is short too, mostly around 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s just lumpy, weak windswell. Not the kind of stuff that’ll put a smile on your face.

For a spot like Majanicho, which is an expert-level reef and point break that needs that north swell, it’s a real shame. The direction is right, but the wind is all wrong. Even though the swell gets up to that 5ft to 5ft range later in the window, with these conditions it’s going to be blown out and sloppy. This setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – there’s enough wind and chop to keep a kite flyer happy, but for us wave riders, it’s a hard pass.

So, the summary is bleak. There are no standouts here, no hidden gems. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s just the way it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on the charts, because things can flip, but for now, leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

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