Playa Pantaleta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks at Playa Pantaleta.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next ten days or so are looking pretty flat and frustrating. The swell is hanging around a weak 4 to 5 ft from the ENE, with a short, weak period of just 7 seconds. The wind is a constant cross-shore from the east, 9 to 12 mph, which is just going to chop everything up. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate, sitting between 126 and 334 (that’s the combined energy of all swells directed here). Honestly, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at poor surf conditions day after day.

Now, hang in there, because there’s a glimmer of hope. On the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July, we finally get a shift. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the SSW at 6 mph. The swell is still a modest 4 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period, but that clean wind will make a world of difference. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only surfable window in the whole outlook. The waves will be ordinary, but clean.

Then, after that little relief, it’s back to the same old cross-shore chop through the rest of the week. The swell drops off even more by Friday the 24th, down to 3 ft, with energy levels falling to 76 (weak). There is a tiny spike on Saturday the 25th of July in the afternoon, with a 5 ft swell from the ENE and an 8-second period, giving a combined energy of 428 (moderate), but the wind is still cross-shore and light. It’s still marginal.

So, the standout moment is the morning of Wednesday the 22nd of July. That’s your best bet. The break is a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the swell. Keep in mind the optimum swell direction is from the NNE, and we’re getting it from the ENE, so it’s not a perfect match. It’s also a spot that can get crowded sometimes, so you might have some company. For a beginner, the 4 ft swell is fine, but it’s not the kind of day you’d want to learn on because it’s still a bit weak.

For the rest of the 16-day window, it’s mostly a waiting game. The surf is poor, and the wind is a problem. If you’re into kite surfing, the constant cross-shore wind on a beach setup might look more interesting than paddling.

Rusty.

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