Milagro del Mar Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and we’ve got a look at Milagro del Mar Point for the next couple of weeks.

First thing’s first, the water’s running at about 85° Fahrenheit, which is bang on average for this time of year. Not hot, not cold, just normal. The swell’s coming from the southwest, which is exactly what this spot wants to see.

The next few days are going to be a bit of a fight. We’re looking at Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th with some chest-high southwest swell, around 2 to 3 feet, but the wind is going to be a constant offshore breeze, 15 to 19 mph. It’ll be clean, but the waves are going to be a bit weak and inconsistent. The energy is moderate, but it’s not going to be much to write home about. You’ll get a few, but it’s more of a grovel session than a proper surf.

Tuesday the 11th afternoon sees the period jump up to 18 seconds, and the energy bumps up. That’s a sign of a better groundswell filling in, even though the height is still only around 2.5 feet. That long period is going to make it a bit more lined up, but it’s still small. The morning is still in that marginal zone.

The real change comes in on the 14th and 15th. Friday the 14th we see the swell start to build, with 3-foot sets and the period staying long, 18 to 19 seconds. The energy is jumping up into a solidly moderate range. Then Saturday the 15th is the standout. We’re looking at 4-foot southwest swell, with a period of 16 seconds and a strong pulse of energy. The morning is going to be the pick, with a fresh offshore wind keeping it clean and lined up. This is the best day of the whole stretch. The afternoon stays good but the wind swings more cross-off.

After that, the swell eases back down but it doesn’t go flat. Sunday the 16th has 3.5 feet, and Monday the 17th has a solid 3 feet with good form. But it starts to fade after that.

The second week is where it gets a bit quieter. From the 18th onwards, we’re looking at smaller southwest swell, dropping from 3 feet down to 2 feet by the 23rd. The highlight in that run is Tuesday the 18th afternoon, where the wind drops to almost nothing and it goes glassy. That’s a beautiful, clean and small day, but it’s not going to be big. The energy drops off as well. It’s more of a longboard or a funboard kind of wave.

The last few days, the 21st through the 23rd, the swell fades out and it gets pretty weak. The wind is still offshore, but it’s getting smaller and messier. It’s a bit of a slow end to the window.

So, the call is this: if you want the best surf, you’re looking at Saturday the 15th in the morning. That’s the day with the most size and power, and the wind is offshore. That’s your standout. The other day to keep an eye on is Friday the 14th, as that swell is filling in. The rest of the time, it’s waves, but you’re going to have to work for them.

For the beginners out there, this is mostly manageable. Even the bigger days are only around 4 feet, so it’s not threatening. Just be aware of the long period swells, which can make the sets a bit more powerful and the lulls longer.

Alright, I’ll catch you on the next one.

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