Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about this stretch of coast. To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty quiet overall. The swell is small and the energy is mostly weak, so don’t be expecting any big days. The first real chance to get wet is Wednesday the 22nd, but it’s not going to be anything special.

Wednesday morning at Pescaderos is the pick of the very early days. You’ve got a clean 2ft swell from the SSW with a nice long 14-second period, which means there’s some decent shape in the water. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the W at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate (273). It’s a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, so a good option for getting a few easy waves, but crowds are possible here. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Thursday the 23rd sees a bit of a spike in the afternoon—swell hits 5ft, but it’s from the WNW with a short 6-second period, so it’s going to be weak and messy. That’s not really worth paddling out for. The energy is moderate (445), but the quality is poor.

Friday the 24th morning brings a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW with a very long 24-second period. That’s a groundswell, and while the period is impressive, the size is minimal. The energy is strong (700) but the wave height just isn’t there. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s tidy, but not much to ride.

The weekend—Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th—is more of the same: small swells, around 2ft to 2ft, with moderate energy. Saturday afternoon has a clean cross-offshore wind, but the swell is tiny. Sunday turns onshore and messy.

The best chance in the whole run might be Tuesday the 28th afternoon. Swell comes up to 3ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period, giving moderate energy (744). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s clean. It’s still small, but it’s the most promising session in the first week.

After that, it drops off. From the 29th of July through to the 6th of August, the swell stays under 3ft most days, with periods that are either short or just average. The energy drops into the low hundreds or even below 100 on some days. Several afternoons are clean, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. The 5th of August afternoon has a glassy 2ft from the SW, but it’s barely surfable.

Overall, there’s no standout day. The best you’ll find is a small, clean wave on the 28th afternoon. If you’re a beginner, some of the morning sessions with light wind and tiny swell might be okay for a float. But for anyone looking for real waves, this is a quiet stretch. Don’t write it off entirely—forecasts can change—but for now, keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

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