Conchalio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s take a look at Playa-Conchalio and what’s coming our way.

So we’ve got a solid run of surf that stretches the full 16 days. The overall pattern is a persistent, long-period SW groundswell—periods of 13 to 18 seconds, so proper groundswell lines and longer waits between sets, which helps the paddle out. For a beach break like Conchalio, that long period can make the waves break a little straighter, but the quality is still there. The water temp is 86°F, about 1°F warmer than average—so not unusual, just a touch warm for the time of year.

Wednesday morning, September 2, we start with glassy conditions—wind out of the SE at 0 mph, dead calm. Swell is 3ft from the SSW at 13 seconds, combined energy is moderate at 551. Clean, fun little surf. The afternoon goes onshore with a risk of thunderstorms, so that’s a wash.

Thursday the 3rd is a bit junky—a light cross-shore breeze in the morning on 3ft, 16-second swell, energy 539. Not clean enough to get excited.

The real standout is Friday morning, September 4. This is the session. Wind is glassy out of the SE at 3 mph, swell is 5ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1366. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds are “sometimes” so you might have company but it won’t be packed. The swell is coming from the SSW, and Conchalio’s optimum is W, so it’s a bit off the best angle, but with that size, period, and glass—trust me, it’s the pick.

Saturday morning the 5th is another strong one—6ft from the SSW, 16 seconds, light cross-off breeze keeping it clean, energy at 1390. Still excellent for experienced surfers.

From Sunday the 6th through the next week, the pattern is smaller morning surf with onshore wind in the afternoons. Sunday morning is glassy, 5ft, 15 seconds, energy 941—very good. Monday and Tuesday mornings hold 4ft and 3ft, glassy, still long period.

Midweek, from Wednesday the 9th, the size drops to 3ft to 3ft through to the 12th. Mornings remain glassy, but the energy falls into the 400s-500s. Still rideable for a beginner, but less powerful.

The second week, starting Sunday the 13th, the swell drops further to 2ft-3ft with very long periods up to 18 seconds—tricky for a beach break. Mornings are almost all glassy or calm, so it’s nice to be out, but you’ll want a longboard. The best of that week is Tuesday morning the 15th—2ft, 17 seconds, dead calm, but it’s small.

The last morning, Thursday September 17, shows a little bump: 3ft from the SSW, 14 seconds, glassy, energy at 745. A solid finish.

Overall, consistent morning glass, with the absolute best surf on Friday September 4. Don’t sleep on that one.

Rusty.

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