Conchalio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Playa-Conchalio over the next couple of weeks.

The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

We’re starting off with a bit of a flat spell. There’s no real surf to get excited about right now. The first chance of anything rideable comes on Thursday morning, the 23rd of July, but it’s really small and weak. We’re looking at tiny 2ft swell from the SW, with a combined energy of only 103 – that’s weak. The only saving grace is that the wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean, but it’s just too small to get excited about. Definitely a beginner-only session, if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Friday morning the 24th sees a little more push, with 3ft from the SSW, but the period is long at 24 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The energy jumps to 1344, which is moderate, but the conditions are only marginal.

The real standout shows up on Saturday morning, the 25th of July. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 21 seconds – that’s long-period groundswell energy. The wind is glassy, dead offshore from the north, meaning it’s gonna be absolutely clean. The combined energy is 1159, so there’s some decent push. This is the best session on offer, with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The swell direction (SSW) is a bit off the optimum W, but it’s still a cracking morning.

Sunday morning the 26th is another strong option. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 19 seconds. The wind is glassy again, from the NNW, so it’s clean. The energy is 1322 – solid. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but remember, with that long period it might be a bit straight at a beach break, so keep your eyes on the sandbars.

Monday morning the 27th has the biggest clean swell of the period. 5ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and dead calm with glassy conditions. Energy is 1456. That’s a proper session for experienced surfers. It’s getting close to the 5ft mark, so it’s not for beginners, but it’s a beauty.

After that, the swell hangs around for a few days, but the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, making conditions messy. Tuesday the 28th has 6ft, but with onshore WSW wind, it’s going to be a choppy mess. That kind of size with onshore wind is more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle.

There’s a nice little window on Thursday morning, the 30th of July. Swell is 4ft from the SSW, but the wind is cross-offshore from the north, so it’s clean. The energy is 711, and it’s rated as very good conditions. That’s a solid option for a quick session.

Friday morning the 31st is glassy again, with 4ft from the SSW. The energy is 559, and it’s clean. Good for a fun morning.

The first week of August sees the swell drop off. The 1st and 2nd have small, clean waves in the mornings, but they’re weak and ordinary. The best of the second week is likely Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. The swell is 4ft from the S, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s lumpy windswell. The wind is cross-offshore though, so it’s clean. It’s a “good” session, but nothing special.

Thursday morning the 6th of August has 3ft from the SW, with a 13-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is 413. It’s a decent, clean morning to finish the run.

So, to sum it up: the best is this Saturday and Sunday morning, the 25th and 26th of July, with clean, glassy conditions and a solid groundswell. The Monday morning the 27th is also a standout for the bigger swell. After that, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, with the cleanest windows being the 30th and 31st of July. Get out there early.

Rusty.

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