Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Playa Bonfil.

Alright, the coming days and weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid run of groundswell coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The ocean has some serious energy at times, with combined swell energy readings climbing well into the three-digit range and even hitting four digits during the peak swells, showing moderate to strong wave energy.

Things kick off this Sunday, September 6th, with a decent 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period. The morning looks best with light NW winds keeping it clean. That's a lot of energy for a sandbar break, so this one is for the experienced crew – it might be too much for beginners. Monday morning the 7th looks good too, with a cleaner 4ft SSW swell and light offshore N winds. A good window to get some.

Now, the real standout for me is the morning of Thursday, September 10th. We've got a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions, with the wind coming from the NW at just 3 mph. That's as good as it gets for clean waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won't need anything special for a wetsuit.

Looking further ahead, there are a couple of mornings that have my attention. Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th both have 4ft to 5ft SSW groundswells, very long 17-second and 16-second periods, and super clean conditions with light offshore or glassy winds. The combined swell energy hits over 1000 on both those mornings, indicating strong wave energy. These are the standouts in the second week, so mark your calendar, but remember, long-range calls are a bit less certain. Also, be aware that a long period swell like that can sometimes break a bit straight on a beach break like Playa Bonfil.

Most afternoons see the wind swing onshore from the SW or WSW, chopping things up. For the best chances, you'll want to be on it first thing. There's a gap of a few days mid-week where the afternoons are blown out, but mornings keep offering something. Playa Bonfil is a very consistent spot, so even if it's not perfect, there's usually something to ride.

Keep an eye on the morning of Monday, September 21st, too – that's looking promising with a 4ft SW groundswell and glassy conditions. A long way off, but a good sign.

Remember, this is a sandbar break, and crowds are possible. Get there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

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