Matanzas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on the menu for Matanzas over the next couple of weeks.

The good news is this very consistent reef setup has some action coming, but it's gonna be a bit of a mixed bag. We're looking at a solid window of surfable waves, but you’ll have to pick your moments for the clean ones. The water is feeling about par for the course this time of year.

First real chance to get wet is this Saturday morning, the 5th. A long period SW groundswell is rolling in, but it's coming with a side of cross-shore wind. The waves are only about 3 ft, and the overall energy is moderate but messy (1015). The wind is making things a little jumbled, so it's not a classic.

Now listen, if you can hold out until Sunday morning, the 6th, that's the standout. The same SW groundswell holds, pushing 4.6 ft with that long 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy. We're talking clean lines, good shape for the experienced crew. The combined energy is moderate (1011), but that glassy surface is a massive plus. Sunday afternoon stays clean with a light offshore, but the period drops a bit.

The start of the next week is tricky. Monday through Tuesday sees the swell hanging around the 3.9 ft to 4.6 ft mark, but the onshore flow kicks in and chops things up, making for marginal conditions at best. Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th the wind turns even worse, with a strong cross-onshore making things lumpy and ugly. Not your best bet for a paddle.

We hit a rough patch from the 12th through the 18th, with no good surf to speak of. The waves drop right down, and the wind just won't let up. A blank run like this is a bummer.

The window opens back up in the second week, with a notable event on Monday the 14th. The swell builds to a solid 6.2 ft from the WSW, packing some serious energy (1231). It's a moderate groundswell with a 13-second period. The wind is only a gentle cross-shore, so while it's not perfectly clean, it’s workable and the best of the bunch for bigger waves. It's a bit much for beginners, but you experienced guys take note. The forecast is less certain this far out, but it has potential.

Then on Saturday the 19th, we get another pulse. Waves hit the 6.6 ft mark from the WSW, again with decent energy (1221). The wind is a light cross-on, which isn't ideal, but at that size you could find a bank that works. This one is definitely for the expert crowd only at that size.

So, to wrap it up: Sunday the 6th is your cleanest, most user-friendly window for a good session. Monday the 14th is the promising long-range call for more size and power. The rest of the time, you're fighting the wind or waiting for the next pulse. Surf hard.

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