Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break it down.

We've got a solid stretch of surf at Playa Bonfil comin' up. The water's sitting at 88°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it'll feel nice.

Tuesday morning the 18th kicks it off with a clean 4ft SW groundswell. Wind is glassy from the NW, so those waves are gonna be smooth and peeling. Combined energy is at 594 (moderate), and with a 14-second period, there's some real push there. A good one to get out for.

Tuesday afternoon the wind shifts and it gets choppy. Wednesday morning the 19th gives us another clean window: 3ft SSW swell with offshore wind – prime for a dawn paddle. The afternoons get choppy, so mornings are the move.

Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st keep going smaller, around 2ft to 3ft, but mornings are glassy or clean. The period stays at 13-14 seconds (moderate groundswell), so you'll get fun, manageable waves. Energy drops to 334-391 (weak to moderate).

Saturday the 22nd sees a bump: 4ft from the SSE with a shorter 10-second period. Morning winds are light and cross-off, keeping it clean. Energy hits 505 (moderate). Not a standout, but a solid option.

Sunday the 23rd morning is a real treat. Light cross-off wind, and a 2ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. That's a proper groundswell with heaps of push for its size. Combined energy is 809 (moderate to strong). This kind of long-period swell will line up beautifully at this sandbar break. This is one of the two best days on offer.

The following week from Monday the 24th to Wednesday the 27th is a mix of small, clean mornings and choppy afternoons. Swell sits around 2ft to 3ft, periods from 16-18 seconds, so still some quality. Energy stays between 284 and 688 (weak to moderate).

Then look at Thursday the 27th morning – here's your second standout. It's a bit further out, but it's a cracker: 2ft SW swell with an 18-second period, light cross-off wind, and combined energy of 548 (moderate). It's small but incredibly clean – perfect for long, glidey waves.

Friday the 28th morning brings a bigger push: 4ft SSW at 16 seconds. Glassy wind, energy at 841 (moderate to strong). A great, clean wave.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th, the swell builds to 5ft, but the wind gets messy – onshore and strong. For most of us, that's a blowout. Energy jumps to 1347 (strong), but the wind just chops it up. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

But check out Monday the 31st. This is the real sleeper. The swell holds at 5ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, combined energy at 1146 (strong). And the wind? Offshore from the N at 6-12 mph. Perfect. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The morning is clean, and the afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore – a full day of quality. Just know that at this size, Playa Bonfil is for the experienced crew.

The first couple of days of September taper off back to smaller, clean conditions with 4ft to 3ft swell and 16-17 second periods, finishing with glassy conditions on the 2nd. A solid run overall.

Rusty.

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