Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our little slice of coastline. The only break we’ve got on the radar is Playa Bonfil, which is an exposed sandbar setup, very consistent, and it loves a solid SSW direction. The water’s sitting at a warm 89°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice.

Right off the bat, there’s a bit of a gap. The forecast starts on Tuesday, July 21, but there’s not a lot happening that’s worth getting excited about until we get into the following week. From Tuesday 21st right through to Friday 24th, the conditions are a mixed bag of glassy mornings getting chopped up by afternoon cross-onshore winds, and the swell is just pottering around 2ft to 4ft. Not terrible, but nothing special, and a lot of those afternoons are a write-off.

The first real standout arrives on Saturday, July 25 for the morning session. We’ve got a clean 4ft groundswell from the SW, period at a lovely 21 seconds – that’s serious long-period energy. Winds are a light cross-off from the NE, keeping it clean. The combined energy is pumping at 1453 (moderate to strong). This is a solid, well-shaped wave for intermediate surfers. Saturday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the swell builds to 5ft, but it gets cross-choppy, so stick to the morning.

Then we move into the heavy stuff. Sunday, July 26 morning brings a glassy 5ft SW swell, period at 18 seconds, and the combined energy is a thumping 1865. With zero wind – dead glass – this is going to be clean as a whistle. This one’s for the experienced crew though; 5ft with that much energy can pack a punch on a sandbar, and the long period means the sets will be powerful and the lulls long. Get out there early.

Monday, July 27 morning is even bigger. 6ft of SW groundswell, 19-second period, and the combined energy is a beastly 2409 (strong). Offshore wind from the NNE, clean as. This is expert territory – over 5ft and pushing 8ft is too much for beginners. For the experienced surfer, this is a proper session. The sets will be big, the paddle out easier between lulls, but only if you know what you’re doing.

Tuesday, July 28 morning is the absolute peak. 7ft of SSW groundswell, 17-second period, glassy offshore from the ENE, and the combined energy is 2482 (strong to very strong). This is the one. It’s the best on offer – biggest swell, cleanest wind, and the direction is right on the money for Playa Bonfil’s optimum. Crowds? This is a consistent spot that can get busy, so expect company, but the quality will be worth it.

After that, the swell slowly winds down through the end of July and into August. Wednesday, July 29 morning is still excellent for experienced surfers – 6ft with glassy conditions again. The energy stays high at 1652. By Friday, August 1 morning, it’s back to a more manageable 5ft with cross-off winds, still clean and fun for intermediate surfers.

Then we hit a drop-off. From Saturday, August 2 onwards, the swell fades to 3ft or less, and the afternoons are pretty messy. The last few days, August 4 and 5, are small and weak, with energy dropping to 148 – barely a ripple. There’s still some glassy mornings for a longboard or a foiler, but nothing to set the alarm for.

To sum up: the standout windows are Saturday July 25 morning, Sunday July 26 morning, and without a doubt, Monday July 27 and Tuesday July 28 mornings. Those two are the best on offer – big, clean, powerful groundswell. If you’re experienced, that’s your window. If you’re less confident, aim for that Saturday morning when it’s still a friendly 4ft with clean conditions. After that first week of August, it goes quiet, but that’s just how it goes – the forecasts can change, and it never stays flat for long around here.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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