Morro Negrito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Morro Negrito.

We're looking at a pretty long stretch here, and honestly, the first few days are a bit of a tease. For almost a week starting Thursday the 27th of August, the waves are tiny and weak. You'll see some glassy conditions, but that 0.7ft to 1ft stuff with combined energy barely cracking 100 to 200 is not gonna get you out of bed. It's surfable if you're desperate for a splash on a longboard, but it's not where you want to be spending your energy. We finally get a proper kick on Saturday morning the 29th. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and combined energy hits a moderate 300. The morning is glassy and clean. This is where things start looking up, but it’s still small.

The real standout window, the one that's got my blood pumping, is Friday the 4th of September. You’ve got a morning session that looks proper. The swell is 2ft from the SW, but the period is a juicy 17 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 371. The wind is glassy as can be—dead calm. The water temp is sitting at 86°F, a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit. That combination of clean conditions and a bit more grunt in the water is the best we'll see.

Another good shout is on Wednesday the 9th of September. Another morning with 2ft SW swell, a 17-second period, and 307 combined energy, paired with dead calm winds. It’s a repeat of the same recipe for clean, fun waves.

A few things to keep in mind: this whole stretch features a long period swell, often over 15 seconds. Those long lines are perfect for a reef and point break like Morro Negrito, but they can make a beach break close out straight. Since this spot is a reef and point, that actually works in our favor. The exposure is to SW swells, and the optimum is SW, so the direction is perfect. Since it's an advanced, consistent break, be aware that crowds are possible here. And when the swell is around 2ft, it's fine for everyone, but if the wind messes up, that's a different story.

For the few days after that stand-out Friday, conditions start to taper off a bit. The afternoons get choppy or cross-on, and the mornings have a bit less energy. We get another couple of clean morning windows, like Sunday the 6th and Tuesday the 8th, but the setup looks more interesting for paddle surfing than kite surfing throughout the whole period.

So, to boil it down: the first couple of days are a write-off. Get your gear ready for Saturday morning the 29th of August, but circle the morning of Friday the 4th of September in big red letters. That’s your best bet. The 9th of September is another solid option. The rest is mostly mixed bag with a few clean but weaker mornings.

Stay stoked.
- Rusty

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