Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a yarn about what’s coming up at Pescaderos.

Right now we’ve got a bit of a flat start, mate. Tuesday morning the 25th of August has got tiny 2ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind’s cross and it’s just poor conditions. Not a wave worth paddling for. Tuesday afternoon stays poor with 1ft.

Wednesday the 26th sees the swell bump up a touch to 3ft from the SSE, period around 13 seconds. The wind stays light cross-shore in the morning, but it’s only marginal at best. The combined swell energy is moderate (376), but the surf is still questionable.

Thursday the 27th morning is poor with 2ft S swell and onshore wind, but Thursday afternoon things finally turn. The wind goes light cross-offshore, the waves are 2ft from the S with a 12-second period, and the comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the first real highlight – clean, small but rideable. Not a standout for size, but for cleanliness it’s the best we’ve seen.

Friday the 28th morning drops to 3ft from the WNW but with a short 8-second period and cross wind – poor. Friday afternoon is tiny 1ft with clean wind but not enough push.

Saturday the 29th has 2ft SW swell, long 17-second period in the morning, combined energy moderate (399), but the wind is cross and conditions are marginal. Saturday afternoon stays marginal with 2ft and cross-off wind.

Sunday the 30th morning gives 3ft SSW swell, 15-second period, combined energy 319, but still only marginal due to cross wind. Sunday afternoon sees 3ft SSW, 14-second period, combined energy 419 (moderate), with clean cross-off wind – that’s another decent window.

Monday the 31st drops to 2ft and poor conditions in the morning, then 2ft and ordinary in the afternoon.

Tuesday the 1st of September is ordinary with 2ft S swell and cross-off wind.

Wednesday the 2nd goes back to poor with 2ft and cross wind.

Now here’s the real standout – Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon. The swell is 2ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The wind is clean cross-offshore, and the combined energy is moderate (273). The comment says “expect good surf conditions.” For a spot like Pescaderos, that’s the best on offer in the whole 16 days. The long period will make it a bit straight at the beach, but with clean wind and that energy, it’s the one to circle.

Friday the 4th through to Wednesday the 9th of September mostly stays in the 2ft to 2ft range with SSW swell, periods from 14 to 18 seconds, and light winds, but most sessions are either marginal or poor. A few afternoons have clean cross-off wind, but the size never really kicks.

Overall, the water temperature here is 70°F, which is 6° warmer than normal – that’s very unusual for the time of year, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.

The best surf window is Thursday afternoon the 3rd of September, with a second nod to Sunday afternoon the 30th of August. Otherwise, it’s a pretty small and ordinary run for Pescaderos.

Stay patient, mate. Rusty.

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