Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

We’re talking about Playa Bonfil, a sandbar setup that’s very consistent and exposed to the south-southwest. The water’s sitting at 88°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – so you can leave the thickest rubber at home.

The pattern starts off with a nice little run. Sunday morning, August 9th, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the north. The wave energy is moderate (561), and it’s gonna be clean. That’s a solid start to the day. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy, so get your session in early.

Monday the 10th morning is a treat – glassy conditions with a 4ft SSW swell, period 13 seconds. The energy is up a touch (652), and it’s glass. That’s your best bet for the first few days. The afternoons around this time get a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, so mornings are the call.

Tuesday the 11th morning keeps it clean with a 3ft SSW swell, period 18 seconds – that’s a longer period groundswell, which means better shaped waves but longer lulls between sets. Energy is moderate (969). Wednesday and Thursday mornings follow suit with clean conditions and similar size, around 3ft to 4ft.

Now, the real standout looks like Friday morning, August 14th. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell, period 18 seconds, and a cross-offshore breeze from the north-northwest. The energy jumps to strong (1182), and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle. Saturday morning the 15th is almost a carbon copy – 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds, clean cross-off wind, energy at 1188. Also excellent for experienced surfers. These two mornings are the pick of the whole run.

Sunday the 16th morning goes glassy again with a 4ft SW swell, 15 seconds, energy still moderate (707). Nice and clean. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th mornings keep the clean theme going with 4ft to 4ft swells.

The second week shows some potential shifts. Thursday the 21st morning brings a 6ft SSE swell, but period drops to 10 seconds – shorter period, less organised. Still clean with a cross-off wind. Saturday the 22nd morning is similar with 5ft from the SSE. Then Sunday the 23rd morning looks promising again: 3ft from the SSW, but a very long period of 19 seconds, energy at 1185, clean offshore wind. That’s a long-range promise, but it’s far out so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the mornings are where it’s at. The afternoons are mostly blown out from the west-southwest. If you want the best, hit the mornings of Friday 14th and Saturday 15th August. For a glassy session, Sunday 16th and Wednesday 19th are also worth the paddle.

Rusty.

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