Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the 16-day window for Playa Bonfil. This is a sandbar break that’s very consistent, exposed to the SSW swell, and it’s best when the wind is offshore from the north. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that extra warmth.

The pattern starts with a bit of a slow start, but by Saturday morning, August 1st, we’re in business. The morning brings a clean 3ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW at 3 mph. The combined swell energy is moderate at 387. It’s a good, clean little session. The afternoon gets wrecked by a 16 mph cross-westerly, so get it early.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a real treat. The swell drops to 2ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy – light NNE at 3 mph. The combined energy is 259, and it’s glassy. That’s the kind of morning you paddle out for a few smooth ones before the onshore comes in at 9 mph.

Monday morning, August 3rd, sees a jump in quality. A 3ft SSW swell, now with a long 16-second period, coming in at 453 energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE at 3 mph. That’s a beautiful combo for a sandbar – the longer period means more push, and the clean conditions will make it all worthwhile.

The best of the first week, though, has to be Wednesday morning, August 5th. Wait, no – let’s look closer. Actually, the standout is Friday morning, August 7th. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 721. The wind is glassy from the NNE at 3 mph. That’s the pick of the first week. The waves will have real power, and with glassy conditions, Playa Bonfil will be pristine. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have some company, but for that quality, it’s worth it.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is another glassy morning, with a 3ft SSW swell at a 16-second period and 642 energy. That’s a strong runner-up.

Moving into the second week, the pattern holds. The mornings are consistently clean. Monday morning, August 10th, has a 3ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and 707 energy with a light cross-offshore wind. Tuesday morning, August 11th, is similar – 3ft SSW, 14-second period, 712 energy, clean. The real standout of the second week is Saturday morning, August 15th. It’s a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, with a massive 917 energy and glassy conditions from the NNW. That’s the strongest energy of the whole window, and with glass, it’s a serious contender for the best day of the whole forecast. The only thing to watch is that the longer period swells can be a bit straight at a sandbar, but the SSW direction is right on the money for this break.

The afternoons, unfortunately, are mostly a write-off with cross-on or cross winds from the WSW that bring chop. Stick to the mornings. There’s no real gap of no-surf here – the mornings just keep coming. If you’re a beginner, nothing goes over 5ft, so you’re safe. The 4ft days with long period are still manageable and fun for all levels.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Friday morning, August 7th, and Saturday morning, August 15th. The 15th has the biggest energy, but the 7th is a classic. Get out there.

Rusty.

Read more