Morro Negrito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for our little slice of paradise.

We’re looking at a pretty mellow start to the forecast period. The first solid surf window doesn't really kick in until Saturday the 29th of August. Before that, we’ve got a few small, surfable days but nothing to get excited about. The real story is a slow build into a sweet run of cleaner conditions coming up.

First up, Morro Negrito is the only spot on the menu. The early part of the week is tiny. Tuesday the 25th morning has a glassy 1ft SW swell, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms and the vibe is just “ordinary.” The combined energy is weak (106). Still, it’s glassy as a mirror, so if you’re desperate for a paddle, you could find a ripple. The water is a very warm 87°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4°F anomaly, so you’ll be in boardies for sure.

We get a little bump on Friday the 28th morning. The swell is still only 1ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to a long 19 seconds. The energy is building (162) and it’s glassy. That long period means the sets will be fat and slow, but it’s clean.

Now, the standout. That’s Saturday the 29th of August. The morning is where it’s at. The swell pushes up to 2ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps to a solid 294 (moderate energy). The wind is a light glassy breeze from the SW. This is your window. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions” and I’m feeling it. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, the swell direction is right on the money for this reef and point set-up, and the consistency is there. Monday and Tuesday of the following week (31st Aug and 1st Sept) are a bit of a letdown with cross-onshore winds messing things up.

But don’t write off the second week. We’ve got another promising window on Friday the 4th of September. The morning looks clean again with a glassy 2ft SW swell and a very solid 18-second period. The energy is pumping at 367 (moderate-strong). That’s a long-period groundswell, which is prime for a point break like this. It’ll have plenty of push and shape, just watch for the lulls between sets.

The following Saturday the 5th of September morning is even better for size: 3ft from the SW, glassy again, with a 16-second period and energy at 392 (moderate-strong). This is another top pick. The morning of Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th also look good with glassy, clean conditions and 2ft swell.

Because this is a consistent, exposed reef and point, it handles the swell well. The crowds are marked as “sometimes,” so you might have a few mates out, but nothing like a circus. For a beginner, the swell is small and mellow, so it’s fine, but when it gets over 5ft later in the month, it’s for the more experienced crew.

The real crystal ball moment is Saturday the 5th and Friday the 4th of September. Mark those mornings. Long-range, so don’t bet the house, but the pattern looks promising.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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