Playa El Palmar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Playa El Palmar over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it's looking pretty grim. We're staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell that's gonna test your patience. The first bit of surf that's even worth mentioning doesn't show up until the 26th of July, and even then, it's a weak pulse of swell with combined energy of just 51. That's a whisper, not a roar. We're talking a tiny 3ft swell from the WNW, but it's junked up by a 9 mph onshore wind from the WSW. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

From the 27th of July through to the 10th of August, it's a desert. The combined energy readings are mostly in the single digits or low twenties, which is barely a ripple. The models are showing swells so small they're basically non-existent. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions and fresh offshore winds, like on the 30th of July and the 2nd of August, but with only 0.5ft to 2ft of swell on offer, you'd be spending more time floating than riding. The swell period is mostly short, between 5 and 10 seconds, so it's weak, close-range windswell at best.

The only real standout, and I use that term loosely, is the 10th of August. Monday morning sees a 3ft swell from the W, with combined energy bumping up to 79. That's still weak, but it's the best of a bad bunch. The catch? Onshore winds from the WNW at 9 mph. It's not going to be pretty, but it's the only thing on the horizon that even looks like a wave.

For a spot like Playa El Palmar, a sandbar setup that's fairly consistent, this blank run is a tough one. It's a frustrating stretch, but things can change. For now, the best advice is to give the board a rest, get the wax off, and maybe pick up a kite. With those onshore winds and weak swell, it might be more interesting for the kite crowd than for us paddle surfers.

Rusty.

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