Majanicho Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

Honestly, mate, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for Majanicho. The whole 16-day window is pretty grim. There’s no good surf to get excited about at all. The first recommendation isn’t there because the conditions are just junk from the start. We’re looking at a full run of "poor surf conditions" across every single morning and afternoon slot.

From Friday the 3rd of July right through to Saturday the 18th of July, it’s a total blank. No standouts. No windows. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, stiff and chop-making, especially from the afternoons. Swell heights struggle to get past 5 ft and even when they pop a little, the wind messes it up. The combined energy figures are mostly in the low two-digit to low three-digit range (weak to moderate at best), like 334 and 335 early on, dropping into the 20s and 30s by mid-week. That’s not enough push for a quality session.

For the first break you’d look at, Majanicho – a reef and point setup – the water temperature is sitting at 71°F with an anomaly of +0.7°F, so pretty much bang on average for this time of year. But that’s about the only thing that’s normal. The optimum swell direction here is from the north, and there are pulses of north and northwest swell, but the period is short and the wind never plays ball. With onshore winds and short-period swell, you’re just fighting chop and whitewash.

There’s no real silver lining. The consistency is listed as "consistent" for the break, but with conditions like this, it doesn’t matter. It’s an expert-level wave, but even a pro wouldn’t have fun out there right now. If you’re a beginner, stay well away – the swell never gets dangerously big, but the quality is so poor it’s not worth paddling out.

Given the persistent wind and the beach-and-reef setup here, honestly, this looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than for a paddle surfer. They’d have a blast with the cross-on and onshore breeze.

There’s nothing to recommend. Not one standout. Not even a "maybe." Forecasts can change, but for now, save your energy.

- Rusty

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