Playa Novillero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Playa Novillero over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow-burner, but there are a few windows where it’ll really turn it on.

The first week kicks off with a classic long-period groundswell from the WSW, and the energy is building nicely. Sunday the 5th starts with a glassy 2ft wave from the WSW with a very long 18-second period – the combined energy is a solid 430 (moderate energy). That long period means it’ll have plenty of push, but at a beach setup, it might run a bit straight. For the first call of the run, it’s a clean start. Monday the 6th morning is even better: glassy conditions again with 3ft from the WSW and 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 527 (moderate energy). Tuesday the 7th is the standout of the early week – a clean 3ft from the WSW, 18-second period, and the energy hits 697 (moderate energy). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean.

The water temp here is about average for the time of year. No major anomaly to worry about.

Wednesday the 8th morning stays clean with 4ft from the SW and 17-second period, combined energy at 663 (moderate energy). The afternoons this whole week get a bit onshore and messy – they’re not worth your time. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th mornings get a bit choppy with cross-shore winds and some risk of thunderstorms, so the quality drops.

Saturday the 11th morning looks promising again – glassy, 3ft from the WSW with 15-second period, energy at 381 (moderate). Sunday the 12th morning is a flat calm with zero wind – glassy 3ft from the SW. This is a good chance for a sneaky session without crowds.

The second week sees the energy drop off a bit. Monday the 14th morning has a tiny 1ft from the SW but with a very long 19-second period – it’ll be weak (181 energy) but clean. Wednesday the 16th morning is a standout for that week – glassy 2ft from the WSW, 16-second period, and a clean 209 energy.

Looking further out, Sunday the 20th morning brings a real spike: 4ft from the WSW, 12-second period, combined energy 526 (moderate) and glassy conditions. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s still a bit far off, so treat it as a promising call rather than a locked-in certainty.

For the true best on offer, I’m calling Tuesday the 7th morning and Monday the 20th morning as the standouts. Both are glassy with that long-period WSW groundswell. The 7th has the extra refinement of the cross-off wind.

If you’re a beginner, most of these waves are under 5ft so you’re fine. The bigger window on the 20th with 4ft is still manageable. For the experts, there’s no real heavy stuff here – it’s all mellow.

Crowds? Playa Novillero can get busy sometimes, but with these mixed conditions, it shouldn’t be too hectic.

Alright, that’s the story. Stay stoked.

Rusty

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