Playa Pantaleta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, wave chasers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got coming down the pike. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – it’s a frustrating stretch with only a couple of windows that’ll actually deliver.

We’re focused on Playa Pantaleta, a beach and reef break, and it’s going to be a test of patience. The water temp is nothing special, right about where it should be for this time of year.

For the early part of the week—Tuesday the 7th through Wednesday the 8th—forget about it. You’re looking at 4ft to 5ft swell from the NE and ENE, but a stiff 12 mph cross-shore wind is just gonna trash the surface. The energy is moderate, around 116 to 188, but the quality is poor. Not worth suiting up.

Thursday the 9th is where it’s at. Both the morning and afternoon see the wind drop to a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE and ESE at about 6 to 9 mph, cleaning everything up. You’ve got a clean 5ft to 5ft swell from the NE and ENE with an 8-second period, and the energy is solidly in the moderate range (229 to 315). Expect some clean, fun-shaped waves. This is your best shot in the first week.

Sunday the 12th morning is another brief glimmer. Light offshore wind again and a solid 6ft ENE swell with an 8-second period, but the afternoon sees the cross-wind return.

The rest of the time? Brutal. From Friday the 10th right through to Wednesday the 22nd, it’s a steady pattern of poor surf. The swell hangs around 3ft to 6ft but with short, weak 7-second periods and consistent east winds at 9 to 12 mph. The wave energy will sometimes creep up (as high as 353 on the 19th), but the constant cross-winds and chop will make it a washing machine. With that persistent wind and the beach/reef setup, honestly, this looks more like a kitesurfing zone than a surf spot for most of that stretch.

Your only real standout is Thursday 9th July. That morning and afternoon, with the clean winds and a solid 5ft to 5ft NE swell, is the pick of the whole forecast. Sunday 12th July morning is your backup, with lighter winds and head-high 6ft ENE swell.

For the second week, it’s a long, dry spell. No real standouts from the 13th onward. The swell shows up here and there, but the wind never gives you a break. Thursday 16th and Sunday 19th have some size hitting 5ft to 6ft, but with 7-second periods and cross-shore wind, it’ll be a bumpy mess.

So, be patient. Circle Thursday the 9th on your calendar. That’s your best chance to score something clean and fun.

Rusty.

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