Mendihuaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and let's get straight into it. The next couple of weeks at Mendihuaca are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a bit of a pain for the first week or so. Hang tight, because there's a couple of real standouts if you're patient.

The first stretch, starting Monday the 27th of July, is a bit of a write-off. The ENE winds are blowing cross-onshore, and the swell is short period and weak. We're talking about 3ft to 4ft of messy, weak NE windswell with a combined energy that barely gets going (179 to 104). It's just poor surf conditions, so don't bother paddling out. This continues through Tuesday and Wednesday, with the swell building to 6ft-6ft, but the cross-onshore wind picks up to 12 mph on Wednesday, making it choppy and rubbish. The energy is still moderate (268 to 351), but it's blowing out.

Thursday the 30th of July sees the swell hit 7ft, and the NE direction is good, but the energy is now moderate to strong (532 to 558). The wind is still a cross-onshore or onshore breeze, so the waves are only marginal. Friday the 31st of July is similar, with a 8ft NE swell and a 9-second period, but the energy is really kicking up (835). Still, the cross-onshore winds keep it from being any good. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year.

Now, here's the first real glimmer of hope. Saturday the 1st of August, the wind drops to a dead calm in the morning. Glassy conditions. The swell is 5ft from the NE with an 8-second period, and the energy is moderate (227). The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," and with a glassy surface, it'll be clean. The break is a sandbar, consistent, and happy with a NE swell. Keep in mind, crowds are "sometimes" a thing here. This is your best bet for the first week.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a bit of a letdown again. The morning has onshore wind, but the afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft, 8-second NE swell. The energy is weak (142), and it's described as "surfable but very ordinary." Not worth rushing for.

The next week is pretty ordinary until we get to the end of it. The wind stays cross-onshore, and the swell runs between 5ft and 7ft. It's all marginal at best, with moderate energy (231 to 489). Friday the 7th of August afternoon is a big one. The swell hits 10ft from the NE with a 9-second period, and the energy is massive (1277). The guidance says it's "too big for this break," so only for the experts. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit choppy, but if you're a charger, this is the biggest day of the outlook.

The absolute standout is Monday the 10th of August. The morning brings glassy conditions with a 7ft NE swell and a 9-second period. The energy is strong (669), and the forecast is calling for "very good surf conditions." This is the one to circle on your calendar. The wind is nearly non-existent, so the sandbar will be holding clean, powerful lines. Crowds are possible, but it's worth it.

The following Tuesday morning, the 11th of August, has a similar 8ft NE swell, but the wind is back cross-onshore, so it's only marginal.

So, overall, if you're keen, hit Saturday the 1st of August morning for the glass and clean waves, or wait for the big, clean session on Monday the 10th of August morning. That's your best wave of the fortnight.

Rusty.

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