Mompiche Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking for the 16-day window out of Mompiche.

The truth is, we’ve got a long, flat stretch ahead. The first real whisper of something half-decent doesn’t show up till Tuesday the 18th, and even then it’s a short-lived moment. Most of the time, the waves are small, the wind is cross or cross-on, and the energy just isn’t there.

The standout of the whole window is Tuesday *morning*, August 18th. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and that’s a rare treat. The swell is tiny, just 2ft from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds and moderate energy (297). It’s not going to be big, but for a point break like Mompiche, that kind of clean, glassy surface will make every little bump count. You’ll find a few long, drawn-out lines if you’re patient. It’s an advanced spot by nature, so don’t expect a learner-friendly wave at any size here. The water is at 81°F, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s notably warm, so you can leave the steamer at home.

After that Tuesday morning window, it’s back to the doldrums. We get a brief, clean-ish moment on Monday morning, August 24th, with a light cross-off breeze and a 1ft swell (energy of 152), but that’s just surfable, nothing special. The rest of the week and into the next is plagued by consistent cross and cross-on winds, tiny swell, and very weak energy readings (many under 200, and some as low as 57). The whole run from the 21st through the 27th is a write-off—poor surf conditions day after day.

Come Friday the 28th, there’s a slight flicker of hope on the morning session: 2ft from the WSW, a long period of 18 seconds (that’s proper groundswell potential). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, and the combined energy is up to 254. But it’s still small, and for a point break like Mompiche, that long period might make it a little tricky if it wants to run straight. It’s a far-off promise, though, and not something to book the week off for.

Overall, the best bet is Tuesday morning the 18th. Get out there at first light, enjoy the glass and the warm water, and make the most of the clean little runners. After that, it’s a long, quiet wait. Keep an eye on the charts, but this run looks mostly for the patient or the optimist.

- Rusty

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