Pescaderos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for our local stretch. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a little window of fun to be had if you're patient.

The water’s running a scorching 70°F at the moment, a full 7°F warmer than usual. That’s a big anomaly, meaning it’s way warmer than you'd expect for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit right now.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday shows a tiny 3ft S swell with a solid 11-second period, but it's a bit weak and the wind is cross. It's really only for the absolute beginners looking for a splash. The combined energy is pretty low at 309 (moderate energy). Wednesday and Thursday stay small and messy, not worth paddling out for.

The first real standout pops up on Saturday, the 12th of September. The afternoon session sees a bump in swell to 5ft from the WNW, and the wind swings to a clean cross-off. The period is very short (6 seconds), so it'll be a bit lumpy and soft, but it's the best we've seen so far. The wave energy jumps to 345 (moderate energy). It's not for the groms – 5ft starts to get a bit punchy for beginners – but for the average surfer, it's a go.

Sunday the 13th holds a similar size, with 6ft WNW swell in the afternoon, but the wind picks up to 12 mph, which will blow the top off a bit. It’s rideable, but not as clean. The energy is a solid 381 (moderate energy).

After that, we hit a dry spell. Monday through to the following Sunday are mostly small, weak, and uninspiring with scores of 0 or 1. You'll see a few 1ft to 4ft bumps, but the wind is never right, and the quality is poor.

The next time we see something worth a mention is Tuesday, the 22nd of September. The afternoon session is looking glassy. The wind is dead calm, going glassy, which is a massive plus. The swell is a small 2ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. That's a proper long-period groundswell, meaning it'll have some shape and push, but it's small. The energy is a very strong 399 (strong wave energy). This is the best conditions on offer, hands down. It's a small-wave day, but with zero wind, it'll be clean as a whistle. The 16-second period means long waits, but the paddle out will be easy. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Wednesday the 23rd shows a little 3ft WNW swell, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a pass.

So, overall, the pick is Tuesday, 22nd September afternoon at Pescaderos. It’s small but glassy. The Saturday the 12th afternoon is your next best bet for a bit more size, even if it's a bit short-period. It’s a bit of a slim pickings window, but there's a couple of windows to wet the line.

Rusty.

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