Playa Pantaleta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's have a look at what we've got for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I'll be honest with you, mate – the forecast for Playa Pantaleta is a real struggle. Looking through the whole 16-day window, it's a long, flat, and messy run. There's pretty much nothing on offer that I'd genuinely recommend paddling out for. The first sign of any surf doesn't really show until around Tuesday the 14th of July, but even then, it's not great.

From the very start on Sunday the 12th of July, we’ve got some small swell coming in, but it’s a weak, short-period affair. The combined energy of all swells directed here is sitting at a weak 122 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is a cross-shore breeze from the East at 9 mph, which is messing up the surface. The water temp is about 80°F, which is normal for this time of year, so that’s the one thing that’s not a problem.

The whole first week is a washout. The swell sticks around the 3 ft to 5 ft mark, but the period is a miserable 7 seconds – that’s pure windswell, no shape to it. And the wind? It's mostly a cross-shore breeze at 9-12 mph, leaving a cross-chop on the surface. There are a couple of mornings on Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th where the wind goes slightly cross-off, but the swell quality is still rated as poor or marginal. It’s just not worth the effort.

The only glimmer of anything resembling a chance comes on the morning of Tuesday the 21st of July. The swell hits 5 ft from the ENE, with a combined energy of 228 (moderate wave energy) – a bit more push. The wind is a gentle cross-shore at 9 mph. The call is "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," so it’s not a standout. It’s a beach and reef setup there, and with these conditions, you might get a couple of rides, but the consistency is low and the quality is still poor. Don't expect any clean lines.

After that, it drops right off again. By Saturday the 25th of July, the swell is back down to 3 ft and the energy is fading fast. The last few days of the forecast show swells under 3 ft and energy dropping into the weak 60-90 range. It’s a proper flat spell to end the period.

Honestly, for a spot that's "fairly consistent" and "exposed," this is a blank run. The good news is, it rarely stays this poor for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, save your energy. There’s nothing here worth chasing.

Rusty.

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