Playa Bonfil Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Playa Bonfil is the only game in town, and honestly, it’s looking like a pretty solid run over the next couple of weeks.

We start off Monday morning, July 20th, with some clean, glassy conditions. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SW, with a long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wave energy is strong (1031), and the offshore breeze from the north has it looking real nice. This is a standout session for the intermediate crew – the sets will have some punch, but the glassy surface will make it feel like a dream.

Monday afternoon, though, the wind swings west and picks up. That’s a cross-shore breeze, and it’s gonna chop things up. Not the time.

Tuesday morning, July 21st, the swell drops a touch to 4 ft, but the period stays at 14 seconds. A light cross-offshore breeze from the NW keeps things clean. It’s a good morning, but not the absolute best of the week.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, the swell fades to 3 ft, still with a 14-second period. A light offshore from the NNW keeps it tidy. Solid, but small.

Thursday morning, July 23rd, we’re down to 3 ft and the period drops to 10 seconds. But it’s glassy with a north wind. That’s a good sign for a clean, fun little wave, even if it’s not gonna be big.

Friday morning, July 24th, is a real treat. The swell is still 3 ft, but the period has jumped way up to 24 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and it’s glassy. For a sandbar, that long period might make it a bit too straight, but the glassy conditions are a major positive. The wave energy is moderate (937), so it’s worth a look.

Now, the real standout is Saturday morning, July 25th. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the SW, with a 21-second period. The wave energy is strong (1388), and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means good shape, and the wind keeps it clean. This is the morning to circle.

Sunday morning, July 26th, the swell builds to 5 ft, period 18 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE. More size, more energy (1844), and it’s clean. This is another excellent session, but it’s getting bigger. For the experienced surfer, this is a blast.

Monday morning, July 27th, is the biggest of the run so far: 6 ft from the SW, 19-second period, and glassy from the NNE. The energy is very strong (2412). This is a proper groundswell, and with the glassy surface, it’s going to be an epic session for the experts. Beginners should sit this one out – it’s too big.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, hits 7 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a cross-shore from the east, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is very strong (2592), but the wind is a problem. It’s going to be messy.

Wednesday morning, July 29th, the swell drops back to 6 ft, 16-second period, and it’s glassy again from the ENE. This is another excellent, clean session for experienced surfers.

Thursday morning, July 30th, the swell is 5 ft, 14-second period, and glassy from the SE. The energy is moderate (985). A very good, clean morning.

After that, things get messy. Friday, July 31st, sees a risk of thunderstorms and heavy rain, with strong winds up to 28 mph. That’s a write-off. Saturday, August 1st, starts rough but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 4 ft swell. Sunday, August 2nd, and Monday, August 3rd, are smaller, with clean offshore winds in the mornings, but the swell is only 2 ft to 3 ft. Tuesday, August 4th, is similar.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Saturday morning, July 25th, and Monday morning, July 27th. Both are glassy, with strong, long-period SW groundswells. Saturday is a bit more manageable at 3 ft, while Monday is a big 6 ft beast for the experts only. Don’t sleep on those glassy mornings in the first week; they’re gold.

Rusty.

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