Matanzas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ up for Matanzas.

Alright, it’s gonna be a quiet start, no real surf to speak of on Sunday the 23rd of August. You’ve got some small, weak lines – around 3 ft at best – but with a cross wind and only 7-second period, it’s just messy and weak (combined swell energy 170). Not worth paddlin’ out for.

Monday the 24th ain’t much better. Morning sees a tiny 2 ft swell with a long 12-second period, but the energy is low (160) and conditions are ordinary. Afternoon picks up a little to 3 ft from the WSW, still nothing to write home about.

Tuesday the 25th shows a little more life. The swell holds around 2 ft in the morning with a 15-second period – that’s groundswell – and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. But it’s still small. The afternoon pushes up to 4 ft, still from the WSW, with a 14-second period and moderate wave energy (438). Clean conditions thanks to a light cross-off breeze, but it’s only marginal.

Wednesday the 26th is where things start to get interesting. Morning brings 6 ft from the west with a 10-second period – solid enough – and the swell energy jumps to 852. The wind is cross-off and it’s clean. But the real standout is Wednesday afternoon: 6 ft from the west, 12-second period, and light offshore wind from the east. That’s clean, lined-up surf, and the combined energy hits 902. This is the first proper window for a fun session.

Thursday the 27th is a beast but not for everyone. Morning has 12 ft from the WSW with a very long 15-second period and huge energy (5626). But the wind is cross-shore and light, leaving a few ripples. That’s expert territory only – way too big for beginners. Afternoon holds at 12 ft with 14-second period but the wind swings cross-on, so it loses a bit of its shine.

Friday the 28th stays solid but not as clean. 10 ft in the morning with a 13-second period, cross wind, and energy of 2658. Afternoon drops to 8 ft with onshore wind – still big, but messy.

Saturday the 29th: 7 ft in the morning from the WSW, 12-second period, cross-on wind, and energy at 1200. Afternoon eases to 6 ft, same direction and period, but cross-on again. Not the pick.

Sunday the 30th: morning has 5 ft, 11-second period, cross wind, energy 509 – small but okay. Afternoon gets rain and cross-on wind, poor conditions.

Now, here’s the next real highlight: Monday the 31st of August. Morning sees 8 ft from the WSW, 11-second period, clean cross-off breeze from the SSE, and energy of 1339. This is excellent for experienced surfers – powerful, clean, and the reef at Matanzas will handle it well.

Tuesday the 1st of September drops back to 4 ft with moderate cross wind – not great.

Wednesday the 2nd of September: 6 ft in the morning with a long 16-second period, cross wind, and energy of 1884. Clean enough but not a standout.

Thursday the 3rd: 8 ft from the WSW, 14-second period, but cross-on wind makes it choppy.

Now, here’s the last true standout: Friday the 4th of September. Morning has 8 ft from the west, 14-second period, cross wind, and energy of 3066 – solid. But the afternoon is the gem: 8 ft from the west, 14-second period, near-calm NNE breeze, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 2498, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th drop back with 8 ft and 7 ft but with strong cross winds and chop. Monday the 7th of September fades to tiny 2 ft with a very long 20-second period but onshore wind – not worth it.

So, the two best windows are Wednesday afternoon the 26th of August and Friday afternoon the 4th of September. Both offer clean, powerful swell from the west-southwest, offshore or near-calm winds, and the reef will handle the long-period groundswell nicely. Crowds are possible at Matanzas, so keep that in mind.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

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