Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on with Pescaderos for the next couple of weeks. It’s a little up and down, but there are a few windows that’ll clean up real nice.

Right off the bat, the water is sitting at 70°F, which is a wild 7°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, and a real treat if you’re paddling out without a thick suit.

The first solid call is Thursday afternoon, September 10th. The swell is small, only 2ft out of the SW with a long 16-second period, giving it some nice shape for a little wave. The wind turns cross-offshore out of the WNW at 9 mph, and the report calls it clean. The combined energy of all swells directed here is 292 (moderate), so expect a bit of push. For a beginner-friendly spot like Pescaderos that’s fairly consistent, this is a great time to get out there without getting worked.

Then we jump to Sunday, September 13th. The afternoon gets interesting! Swell picks up to 5ft out of the WNW with an 8-second period, which is short and punchy. The wind is light and cross-offshore out of the W at only 6 mph, keeping it clean. The combined swell energy reads 377 (moderate to strong), so there’ll be a bit more grunt in the water. This is the standout for the local crew—clean, a little bigger, and that cross-off breeze will make the faces smooth. Good conditions for surfers who can handle a bit of juice.

After that, things get pretty quiet again for days. There’s a long gap with mostly poor conditions and very small swell. The second week is just tiny waves and cross-shore winds. Surfable but nothing to get excited about. A mention for Tuesday afternoon, September 15th: we get a glassy 1ft wave from the S with a very long 20-second period. It’s not gonna be big, but if you want a glassy groomer, that’s a rare window. Combined swell energy is 198, which is weak.

By the following weekend — Saturday, September 19th — there’s a pulse of 4ft out of the WNW with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to 466 (strong), and the wind is light and cross-shore. That’s a promising late-season swell for a spot that doesn’t always fire, so mark that in your calendar but don’t lock it in just yet—it’s a long way out. Swell direction (WNW) is slightly off the optimum for Pescaderos (WSW), but with light winds, it’ll still offer some fun waves for those who check it.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday, September 13th afternoon, with Thursday, September 10th afternoon as a solid backup for beginners or smaller-wave lovers.

Signing off, Rusty.

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