Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Pescaderos.

To be straight with you, the next two weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for this spot. We’ve got a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions, with only a couple of days that might just be worth a paddle. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Friday afternoon, July 31st, but even then it’s a tough call.

That Friday afternoon, July 31st, is the only thing that even comes close to a standout. We’ve got a small 2ft swell from the south, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a decent groundswell, but it’s weak. The combined swell energy is just 283 (moderate), so there’s not much push behind it. Winds are light cross-shore from the WSW at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean enough. The water temperature is a balmy 70°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual – that’s very unusual for this time of year, so it’ll feel like a warm bath. Still, it’s a beginner-friendly break and it’s fairly consistent, but the score is low. It’s a “marginal surf forecast,” so don’t expect anything special. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

After that, it’s a grim run. From Saturday, August 1st, right through to Saturday, August 15th, we’re looking at a string of “poor surf conditions” with scores of zero. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1.0ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, which is fine for a flat day but not for surfing. The combined energy drops to weak values, often below 100, and the swell periods are all over the place. There’s no real power or size to get excited about. The only flicker of life is on Saturday morning, August 15th, where we get a “marginal” call with a 2ft swell from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and a combined energy of 284 (moderate again). Winds are light from the SSW, so it might be glassy, but it’s still a gamble.

The honest truth? If you’re desperate for a wave, the 31st of July is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. The rest of the period is a total write-off. This is a typical blank run for an area like this – sometimes it just goes quiet for a while. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s not looking good for paddle surfing. If the wind picks up, this setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.

Stay patient, folks. Rusty out.

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