Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, it's Rusty. Let's take a good, long look at what's on the cards for Playa Bonfil. This is a sandbar set-up that's very consistent, so we'll have plenty of options to talk about, though not everything is a winner. The water here is running at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice bonus.

The pattern starts off small and builds into something significant. We've got a bit of a slow start this Sunday afternoon (13th September) with a weak 2ft SW swell, and the onshore wind isn't doing it any favours. Honest truth, it's poor.

Monday the 14th is where things start to get interesting. The morning is still a bit messy with a 3ft SW swell and a cross-onshore breeze, but the afternoon is a real gem. We get a glassy 3ft SW swell with 18 seconds of period – that's proper long-period groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate, but it's the glassy conditions that make it special. That's a great window for a longboard or a funboard.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is the first standout in this run. The morning session is the pick. We’re looking at a clean 4ft SSW swell, glassy conditions, and a combined moderate-to-strong energy. The period is a solid 17 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell. This is an intermediate-friendly wave, but it's excellent for experienced surfers. The only thing to watch is that this long-period swell might be a bit straight at this sandbar break; you'll want to find a bank that's working. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind.

Wednesday the 16th morning brings another clean session with a clean 5ft SSW swell and offshore winds. The energy is strong. It’s another one that favours experienced surfers. Thursday the 17th morning is glassy again with a 4ft SSW swell.

The run of clean mornings continues into Friday the 18th with a glassy 3ft SW groundswell (20 second period). Saturday the 19th morning is clean as well with a 3ft SW swell. Sunday the 20th morning is another beauty with a glassy 4ft SW swell and strong energy.

But the real second standout, and the biggest swell of the early period, arrives on Monday the 21st. The morning session is firing with a glassy 4ft SW swell and massive combined energy. The period is 17 seconds. This is the best of the first week: clean, powerful, and with enough size to get you stoked.

After a few days of lighter, more marginal conditions in the middle of the week, the window opens wide again. Thursday the 24th morning is a big step up: a clean 7ft SW swell. That's getting into expert territory. Friday the 25th morning is also an excellent option with a glassy 7ft SW swell and strong energy. Saturday the 26th morning is glassy with a 7ft SW swell.

And then, on Sunday the 27th September, we see the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole forecast. The morning is flat out glassy with an 8ft SW swell and a huge combined energy reading. This is a big, powerful groundswell (13 seconds). This is for experts only. If you've got the skills and the right board, this is the session to aim for. The afternoon on the 28th is a drop-off.

So, if you're looking for the top picks: Tuesday the 15th morning for that clean 4ft groundswell, and Monday the 21st morning for the same with even more energy. For the big wave crew, Sunday the 27th morning is the undisputed heavyweight champ of the outlook. Just be aware that the later dates are a bit further out, so while they look incredible, they're a little less certain.

Crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, which means you can find your own peak if you're smart. If you're a beginner, stick to the smaller, glassy days like the 14th or 18th. Anything over 5ft is getting challenging, and over 8ft is experts only.

Stay safe, read the conditions, and I'll see you in the lineup.

Rusty

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