Manglecito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s cooking.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of quiet water ahead. The first real chance of a wave is a tiny ripple on Friday afternoon, but it’s barely worth the wetsuit. We’ll have a gap from the end of July all the way through to the 9th of August with nothing rideable, just dead calm and cross-off winds. After that, there’s a few weak pulses, but nothing to get excited about.

The only spot on the radar is Manglecito, a reef and point break. It’s fairly consistent, but that doesn’t mean much right now. The water is sitting at a warm 80°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath.

Friday afternoon, July 31st, sees a tiny 1-foot NW swell with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, but the combined energy is weak (19), so it’s just a suggestion of a wave. The wind is cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean, but there’s hardly any push. Not really a standout.

The next tiny pulse comes on Monday, August 3rd, in the afternoon. A 0.7-foot N swell at 8 seconds. Energy is a measly 5. Still poor.

After another long dry spell, Sunday morning, August 9th, shows a 1-foot N swell at 9 seconds (energy 15). Still poor surf conditions.

Then again, on Wednesday, August 12th, we get a 1-foot N swell in the morning, switching to a 1-foot NNE swell in the afternoon. Both with 8-second periods, weak energy (11). The wind is a gentle cross-off breeze, so it’s clean as a whistle, but there’s just no power.

Bottom line: there’s no standout session. The best of what’s on offer is probably that Friday the 31st, but that’s a gentle beginner wave at best. If you’re a beginner, the 1-foot stuff is safe, but don’t expect a ride. For experienced surfers, I’d leave the board in the car.

This is a tough run for the area. When it’s on, Manglecito can be a gem, but we’re in a drought. The forecasts can always change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, take the long walk or find another hobby.

Rusty.

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